THE TREASURE COAST JEWEL

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1 THE TREASURE COAST JEWEL A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactment American Bikers Aiming Toward Education DECEMBER, 2014 VOLUME #6 ISSUE #10 THE NEXT CHAPTER MEETING December 7:00pm th Avenue Vero Beach, FL ABATE IS NON-PARTISAN AND WELCOMES ALL RIDERS MEMBERS OF NCOM and MRF

2 OFFICERS CHAPTER POSITIONS NAME PHONE # ADDRESS PRESIDENT STEVE KLIEMISCH abatesk@yahoo.com VICE PRESIDENT SUE HULCE roselandsue@aol.com SECRETARY ROBIN PHILLIPS Robinphillips58@yahoo.com TREASURER PAT MAZORATI Patma1229@aol.com SERGEANT AT ARMS DALE GASPARIK dalemg64@hotmail.com MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE SUE HULCE roselandsue@aol.com PUBLIC RELATIONS WENDY CAPOTOSTO wendycapotosto@yahoo.com PRODUCTS TRUSTEE TIM FLYNN flynntim@bellsouth.net SAFETY TRUSTEE JOHN BUTLER Blackjac1@alo.com LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE STEVE KLIEMISCH abatesk@yahoo.com STATE DELEGATES STEVE KLIEMISCH COMMUNICATIONS TRUSTEE LIZCA MATHIS & ED YOUNG w4h@bellsouth.net ROAD CAPTAIN DARREN WIZ CAPOTOSTO darrencapotosto@bellsouth.net CHAPLAIN KIM "Shep" VACCHIANO gemkim@bellsouth.net NOTARY PUBLIC ED PARKER Edwardparker7516@aol.com STATE BLOOD BANK ACCOUNT COUNTY BLOOD BANK ACCOUNT CHAPTER abatetreasurecoast@yahoo.com CHAPTER WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar 9 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Classifieds Acorn Storage 5 Disclaimers 3 Dog House Lounge 4 Flyers Earl s Hideaway 6 From The People Jeff Mathis Services & Metal Works 5 Letter from the Editor 7 Perfection Auto Service 5 Membership Report Treasure Coast Harley Davidson Membership and Renewal Application 15 V Twin Concepts 4 Milestones 5 Minutes Officers (State & Chapter) 13-2 President s / Vice President s Report 7-8 State and District Reps 14 Information for Business Ads TREASURE COAST CHAPTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EDIT ANY CONTENT POSTED IN THIS PUBLICATION. Advertising Procedure: ALL ADS MUST BE PRINT READY. ads to: abatetreasurecoast@yahoo.com Newsletter Deadline Ads must be prepaid to ABATE of Florida, Treasure Coast Chapter and submitted no later than the 20 th OF THE MONTH to make the next month s issue. The advertiser is responsible for all copy and ad changes. Advertising Rates for Business Ads FULL PAGE $ HALF PAGE $ QUARTER PAGE $77.04 BUSINESS CARD $38.52 All advertising rates above are for six (6) months. FULL PAGE (ONE TIME) $69.55

3 Goals and Purposes of ABATE TO issue a newsletter to keep all bikers informed with regard to legislative actions and events around the state and throughout the country. TO become a powerful and viable political force in legislative matters concerning all motorcyclist s rights. TO provide a lobbyist to represent ABATE of Florida, Inc. on the state and national level. TO promote voter registration and motivate members to write their legislators. TO promote safe riding habits without infringing on the individual rights. TO educate the public about motorcycle awareness. How Does ABATE accomplish its goals? ABATE of Florida Inc. is a non-profit, grassroots political corporation composed of local chapters that have been organized by motorcyclists, to promote a positive image through local, civic, charitable and benevolent causes; pooling resources for the common benefit of the members and promoting political awareness. ABATE exists to monitor legislation and testifies in your behalf during Senate and House hearings. ABATE collects, processes and exchanges information that may concern you or substantiate our views and places it in your hands through a newsletter or by other means of communication. Who Can Join and Why? Any individual 18 years or older interested in motorcycle rights, regardless of their race, sex or club affiliation. It doesn t matter what you ride or even if you ride. To join ABATE ensures YOUR opinion on motorcycle laws will be heard. Membership Benefits: As a member of ABATE you may receive discounts on products such as: 1 Motorcycle parts and accessories (from participating dealers) 2 ABATE runs, events and functions 3 Motorcycle safety school for endorsements on your Florida license 4 You also receive a STATE and CHAPTER newsletter. Newsletter Disclaimer: This publication exists to inform its readers of legislation, events and activities pertinent to motorcycle enthusiasts concerned with freedom of choice. We encourage submission to be in good taste, true in content, and free of libelous or slanderous statements. However, the views expressed may not be those of ABATE of Florida Inc. and its Board of Directors, or that of the Treasure Coast Chapter. NOTE: Contributions and gifts to ABATE of Florida Inc. are not tax deductible. DISCLAIMERS The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily that of ABATE of Florida, Inc. or the Treasure Coast Chapter. This Publication encourages the views and opinions of its members and sponsors. ABATE of Florida, Inc. and Treasure Coast Chapter accepts no responsibility for opinions, views and/or comments in this publication. The Editor reserves the right to edit for length, Misspellings, formatting and inappropriate language. ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. AND THE TREASURE COAST CHAPTER DOES NOT CONDONE DRINKING AND RIDING/DRIVING. Identification Statement Publication Title: The Treasure Coast Jewel Issue Date: Volume #: Issue #: December, Statement of Frequency: Published Monthly Name and Address: ABATE of Florida, Inc. Treasure Coast Chapter P. PO. Box 1360 Roseland, FL abatetreasurecoast@yahoo.com

4 Check on the traffic before setting out on your trip: To Report Road Hazards Indian River County: Brevard County: ABATE Breakfast and Sunday ride every 1 st Sunday of the month At the Dog House Lounge Next date: January 4

5 MEMBERS MILESTONES HAPPY BIRTHDAY and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ALL OF YOU CELEBRATING IN DECEMBER! PLEASE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS TO by the 20 th of the month prior to the milestone: Heidi Schlepp - December 16 Wally Baldwin - December 26 TREASURE COAST CHAPTER DECEMBER 19

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7 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: I would like to wish all my fellow members the most awesome Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous 2015! KEEP THE SHINNY SIDE UP AND THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN!!!! Legislative Information Center ABATE of Florida, Inc. Legislative Hotline FLABATE ( ) statelegislative@abateflorida.com ABATE of Florida, Inc. Legislative Hotline FLABATE ( ) For information concerning: Chapters, Events, Public Relations, Safety, By-Laws & Board Info, Visit: Vice President s & Membership Report by SUE HULCE Vice President s Report Our 5 th Annual Toy Run was a success! Thank you to all our members who participated and made this happen. The breakfast at the Legion was awesome and cheap, cheap, cheap!!! What a great way to start the day. Jim Kandt, Stewart Dalton (hi, hon!!) Ron Wicker, Pat Your Treasurer!!! They kicked ass!!, Pat JOHNS!! (TNT in a small pkg.), Larry and Donna Urban, always the foundation!!! Peppah, Mari, oh my, hope I haven t forgotten anyone! Thank you again, can t do it without you guys. December 13 th, Treasure Coast hosted the State Meeting in Vero and that information will be shared with you at the next meeting. It was also the anniversary of this Chapter and for those who couldn t make it, you missed some really awesome food. Cheers to US!!!

8 WHO JOINED IN DECEMBER...IT S TIME TO RENEW As you all are aware, memberships is down. I want to thank our members who have signed up a few new members in the last couple weeks. Thank you to our members for supporting this organization and belief in its cause: Dave Patti, Ralph and Phyllis Gross, Dan Gladieux, Gabriel and Monica Calero, Mike Rose, Tim Rose, Al Blakeborough, Jay Marcus, John Booth, Pat Mazorati, Chuck and Debbie Wegman, Richard Therien, Ron Wicker, Randy Wyrtval, Dawn Steinhurst, Randy and Jean Garten, Wayne Bradford, Dale Gasparik and Leonard and Marilyn Dube. Our current membership is 167 strong!! LET S KEEP GOING. NOVEMBER MEMBERS LOST: Chip Seager, William Combs, Bob Faucett, Jeff Jeremy, Robin Kasten, Richard Knight,, Grant Mac McFayden, Philip Niosi, Molly Osborne, Ed Parker, Lisa Roux, Peppah, Mark Waters and Barry Wood. DECEMBER MEMBERSHIPS DUE: Betty Barber, Rodger Bolling, Todd Burdette, Darren and Wendy Capotosto, Jeff Chandler, Eric Fischer, Todd Frazier, Mark and Gail Heinbockel, Ron Huffman, Thomas Keller, Roger Lanctot, Carmen Lewis, Ron Pampel, Pete Pollock, Shellif Routon, Heidi Schlepp, Julie Sirry, Larry and Donna Urban, Kim Watson, Kent Wilson, Phil Wilson, Edward Young and Nina McNab. We need you guys, please renew and keep your voices heard. PLEASE RENEW!! MEMBERSHIP IS YOU. IF YOU LISTED ABOVE, PLEASE RENEW. THANK YOU. REMEMBER MEMBERSHIP IS EVERYONE SUPPORT YOUR CHAPTER THANKS!!

9 HIGHLIGHTED ITEMS INDICATE A TREASURE COAST EVENT SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DECEMBER ABATE Breakfast State Meeting Bike night Board meeting & General meeting Biker Church JANUARY ABATE Breakfast Bike night Board meeting Biker Church & Biker Day General meeting

10 Fellsmere Every 4 th Sunday 9:15 am Free Cont. Breakfast 10:00 am The Word ALL are Welcome ride or not Hosted by: TestiFire Ministries Shep Kim (772) Location: County Rd 507 (Babcock St) ¼ mile south of C54 Bridge, Fellsmere Look for CMA Tent & Biker Church Signs

11 Hosted by TestiFire Ministries and Church at the Cross DJ Jim Smith of Righteous Rhythms, Vendors, 50/50, Raffles, Pie Throwing, Caricatures, Bike Kid Zone: Bounce House Face Painting & more $5.00 Entry Donation incl. lunch & 1 Raffle Ticket SPECIAL RAFFLE PRIZE TBA Proceeds from 50/50, Raffle, Pie in the Eye to Benefit: The Richard Phillips Downed Biker Fund Serving all Brevard/Indian River County & Ft Pierce families of bikers involved in an accident resulting in 24 hr hospitalization Special Speaker: Pastor Todd Smith, Common Ground Biker Church Pastor Todd Smith was born-again Nov. 10, After falling away from God in a life of drugs and alcohol, he returned to the Lord after a near fatal car accident in He has planted 3 churches on the Treasure Coast, one of which he is currently Pastoring (Common Ground, Ft Pierce). Pastor Smith has been an active supporter of biker and motorcycle events and has always been a friend to enthusiasts as well as the 1%'ers. His passion besides Jesus, family and motorcycles, is running a Civil War Artillery unit - "Pull string, go boom!" side Sunday, January 25 10:30am Biker Church Noon 4:00pm Lunch & Outdoor Activities Church at the Cross 50 S. Wimbrow Drive Sebastian, FL Shep (772) Todd (772)

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13 BOARD OF DIRECTORS STATE OFFICE ABATE of Florida, Inc. PO Box 2520 Deland, FL (386) (Fax Same) PRESIDENT James Doc Reichenbach PO Box 712 Silver Springs, FL (352) (352) (Fax) VICE PRESIDENT Dennis Mudder Rudoi PO Box 2520 Deland, FL (407) (407) (Fax) SECRETARY Shelly Johnston PO Box 2520 Deland, FL (904) (386) (Fax) TREASURER Patti Nasrallah PO Box Temple Terrace, FL (813) Fax: (813) SGT. AT ARMS TJ Painter PO Box 2520 Deland, FL (352) Fax: (386) PR/COMMUNICATIONS Sarabeth Kohl PO Box 2520 Deland, ( (386) (fax) MEMBERSHIP Grace Lord PO 2520 Deland FL (904) (386) (Fax) MASTERLINK EDITOR C/O State Office PO Box 2520 Deland, FL (386) Fax: (386) LEGAL COUNSEL Larry Crow 1247 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL (727) Fax: (727) LEGISLATIVE Darrin Scribe Brooks PO Box 2520 Deland, FL (239) (386) (Fax) PRODUCTS Steve Caretaker Knee PO Box 4372 Milton, FL (850) (386) (Fax) DIRECTOR 0F SAFETY EDUCATION Charlie Wenger PO BOX 2520 Deland, FL (954) (561) (Fax) LEGISLATIVE HOT LINE FLABATE ( ) Toll Free Inside Florida Only WEB PROBLEMS Dan Slo Mo Henderson

14 Office of Governor Rick Scott State of Florida The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL Lt Governor Jennifer Carroll State of Florida The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL Citizen Services Hotline: (850) Executive Office of the Governor Switchboard: (850) [Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time] Fax: (850) Senator Mike Haridopolos District Republican District Office: 3270 Suntree Boulevard, Suite 122 Melbourne, FL (321) Tallahassee Office: 322 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL (850) Senator Joe Negron District Republican District Offices: 3500 SW Corporate Parkway Suite 204 Palm City, FL (772) , FAX (772) Tallahassee Office: 306 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL (850) REP DEBBIE MAYFIELD District Republican Capitol Office: REP TOM GOODSON District Republican Capitol Office: REP JOHN TOBIA District 31--Republican Capitol Office: 317 House Office Building 222 The Capitol 209 House Office Building 402 South Monroe Street 402 South Monroe Street 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL Phone: (850) (850) Phone; (850) District Office: District Office: District Office: th Place Suite 1C, 400 South Street Suite 508 Vero Beach, FL Titusville, FL South Harbor City Boulevard Phone: (772) Phone: (321) Melbourne, FL Phone: (321) US CONGRESSMAN BILL POSEY Washington DC Office District Office 132 Cannon HOB 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Washington, DC Building C Phone: (202) , Fax: (202) Melbourne, FL Phone: (321) , Fax: (321) Indian River County: Phone: (772) Toll Free:

15 ABATE of Florida, Inc. Treasure Coast Chapter P. O. Box 1360 Roseland, FL Date: Name (please print legibly): Membership Number Mailing Address: _ City: State: Zip Code: - Phone Number (include Area Code): Are you a registered voter? Yes N o Please list your voting districts from your Voter Registration Card: FL House FL Senate US Congress Address: for weekly updates IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE THE NEWSLETTER BY MAIL (not ) ONLY, PLEASE CHECK HERE IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE THE NEWSLETTER BY (not mail) ONLY, PLEASE CHECK HERE If member of more than one Chapter, please declare your home Chapter - Check the box that applies to you: New Annual Membership ($20) Life Membership ($150) Transfer Membership from Chapter (attach a copy of membership card) Change of Address Renewal Prime Member ($20) All members receive with their paid membership a membership card, our monthly newsletter, the State ABATE bi-monthly Masterlink magazine, Chapter voting privileges, and personal involvement in statewide legislative actions and their freedom to ride! SIGNATURE ABATE Office Use Only D u e s paid by: Cash Check # Money Order Amount $ OLD INFORMATION: Name CHANGE OF INFORMATION FORM NEW INFORMATION: Name Address Address City St Zip City St Zip Phone: Phone: SIGNATURE: DATE: