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1 VOL XVIII ISSUE 02 February 11-12th, 2017 The Great New York State Fairgrounds

2 ABATE of Onondaga County News is published monthly (12 issues per year). Subscription is to members of ABATE of Onondaga County or by advertising in this newsletter. ABATE of Onondaga County News encourages articles, letters, etc. from any member to be published in this newsletter. Please mail to ABATE of Onondaga County Chapter, P.O. Box 11575, Syracuse, NY or give them to an ABATE officer. March Issue Deadline: February 19, 2017 What is ABATE? American Bikers Aimed Toward Education is a not-for-profit corporation formed to promote and protect the interests of New York State motorcyclists. ABATE monitors and interacts with the legislative process, enhancing the image of the sport and providing educational and social opportunities for members as well as nonmembers. ABATE will continue to strive to become acquainted with both the issues and the people of the motorcycling community. WE ENCOURAGE ALL OUR MEMBERS TO BE IN- FORMED REGISTERED VOTERS. ABATE of New York, Inc. supports the Motorcycle Rider Education classes currently being offered throughout New York State. We welcome interested persons to any of our activities and to join our organization. Chapter Meetings Held 2nd Sunday of every month 12: Wolf St Syracuse NY Contact info: (315) Officer s Meeting February 07, PM 1114 Wolf St/Meeting Hall Deadline for newsletter submissions: Day of the Chapter meeting. for submissions: graciemaedoo@gmail.com IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Aid to Injured Motorcyclists-A.I.M. (800) hr. Legal Assistance for all accidents-aid to Incarcerated Motorcyclists A.I.M. (800) hr. Legal Criminal Defense-National Legislative Hot Line (800) 300- NCOM (6266) National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) (800) , Fighting for Bikers Rights Confederation of Clubs (800) , Motorcycle Clubs Fighting Against Discrimination Ben Rabin, Esq. (877) 451-BIKE (2453) or (315) 488-BIKE (2453) ABATE OF NEW YORK INC. Dedicated to Freedom of the Road Onondaga Chapter A.B.A.T.E. of NY Onondaga County 2017 Events (Events/Date Subject to change) January 08-Chili Cook-off February 11&12-Super Swap March 18-Pool Tourney April??-Bike Blessing-1:30 pm May 15-Albany May 28-Watch Fire June 03-Joker Run-Noon July 01-Freedom Choice/Memorial Run 1 pm August 26-Dice Run-NOON September??-Horseshoe Tourney October 07-Fall Run-NOON October 21-Halloween Party-8 pm December 16-Christmas Party-8 pm ABATE of New York, Inc. Onondaga County Chapter Officers President Jerry Letson Vice President Lisa Letson Membership Jerry Letson Treasurer Danielle Wagoner Secretary Patti Straub Legislative Ben Rabin Master-At-Arms Robert Nesbit Road Captain Bob Seeloff Newsletter Patti Straub Webmaster OPEN Products Jerry Letson Public Relations OPEN For more information/photos etc. check out our website: Also at

3 Chapter Meeting January 08, 2017 Called to order: 12:38pm Pledge of Allegiance Moment of silence Roll Call: President/VP/Treasurer/Secretary & Newsletter/Road Captain/Legislative Assistant/Sgt. At Arms ABSENT: PR Motion to waive the reading of the minutes; 1st-Mike 2nd-Bob State President: swearing in ceremony for Mike (State Sgt. At Arms) - Congrats Mike!!! Happy New Year everyone!! President Report: none at this time VP Report: Our rent is now $50 per month-ben has offered to pay the whole year (Thanks Ben!!) We ve added some more events for this year. Newly added events: Chili Cook-off-Pool Tourney-Watch Fire-Dice Run. There are flyers and calendar of events, feel free to take some. Secretary Report: none at this time. Newsletter Report: none at this time. Legislative Report: They are back in session-same bills since April. There are copies of bill information, if you want them. Treasurer Report: November report read: motion to accept 1st-Bill-2nd-Terry (all in favor) Membership Report: 168 total. The state has authorized us to give out free associate memberships (NEW MEMBERS ON- LY) Sgt. At Arms Report: Willing to take information to local motorcycle clubs regarding free memberships. Road Captain Report: nothing new at this time. Working on new runs. Products Report: Hoodies are in, Let Jerry know if you want any products. If you have ordered a hoodie, please pick it up or it will be sold. Plenty of products. Koozies with our events listed on them. Old Business: Christmas Party was good, didn t loose any money. We need to appoint a PR officer and Sgt. At Arms will give Jerry a list of his assistants. New Business: Chili Cook-off TODAY-$5 donations to taste and vote. Super Swap-February 11&12-meeting 11am to set up. Jonesy will get the donuts. March 18-Pool Tourney - $10 to play - prizes determined that day (depends on how many players) Seminar is at the Turning Stone this year-start time 8:30 am. Still working on Helmet/Memorial Run. Motion to Adjourn: 1st-Mike 2nd-Miles Adjourned: 1:21 pm

4 Onondaga Chapter New February 2017 PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE (abateny.org) and our Facebook page (Abate of Onondaga) for current events and meeting Information!! Please Support Our Advertisers

5 MEMBERSHIP REPORT As of 31 January 2017 Members: Full: 176 Associate: 08 Life: 10 Total: 194 If members need to order pins or patches call or visit your membership office. Chad Avalone Allen Babcock Mary Becker Jim Bond April Cary Dan Dailey Kyle W Foster Lee Fraser Mary Ellen Frederick Dave Frisina Dale Gendron Mike Giarrusso Ryan Gorman Junkyard Pon Kit Kilts Robert Reed Darlean Russell Carl Santschi Anthony Tartaro MEMBERS DUE TO RENEW RENEWED Andrew Dattellas Steven J Deferio John Cowboy Magill Dave Markham Sean McLeod James Moran Bob Morrow Popcorn Carl Riggall Doug Squires Ronald Szewczyk William Wesley MEMBERS NEW THANK YOU NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS!! Ryan R Axenfeld Curtis Butler Jon Earnshaw Steve Gilona Kristin Hoige Steve Mayer Robert Nicholas Jr Dave Stafford Marie Taylor-Earnshaw MAIL TO: ABATE OF NEW YORK, INC. ONONDAGA COUNTY CHAPTER P.O. BOX SYRACUSE, NY Full Member $25.00 per year Includes membership packet, newsletter, and all benefits in accordance with the State by-laws. Associate Member $20.00 per year Includes the same benefits as a Full Member except no newsletter. NAME: DATE OF BIRTH / / ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: COUNTY: PHONE: ( ) - CHAPTER REQUESTED: I agree to comply with ABATE of New York s By-Laws and promote motorcycle education, legislation, and activities in accordance with the Aims and Purposes of ABATE of New York, Inc. Date: Applicant Signature: New: patch due Renewal: pin due Year: Member # Signed By #

6 Please Meet Your Legislators Pamela J Hunter 128th District 711 E Genesee St 2nd Floor Syracuse NY Legislative Office Building #432 Albany NY William A Barclay 120th District 200 North Second St Fulton NY Legislative Office Building #521 Albany NY Al Stirpe 127th District 7293 Buckley Rd Suite #201 N Syracuse NY Legislative Office Building #656 Albany NY William B Magnarelli Gary D Finch 129 th District 126 st District Room South St 333 E. Washington St Auburn NY Syracuse NY Legislative Office Building #837 Legislative Office Building #448 Albany NY Albany NY Senator Senator John A De Francisco David J. Valesky 50 th State District 53 rd Senate District 804 State Office Building 333 E. Washington St Room E. Washington St. Syracuse NY 1302 Syracuse NY ( ) jdefranc@senate.state.ny.us valesky@senate.state.ny.us Legislative Office Bldg. #416 Legislative Office Bldg. #512 Albany NY Albany NY ( ) FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES Senator Charles E. Schumer Senator Kirsten Gillibrand 100 S. Clinton St. Room S. Clinton St. Room 1470 Syracuse NY Syracuse NY Congressman John Katko 440 S. Warren St. 7th Floor Suite 711 Syracuse NY 13202

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8 ABATE of New York, Inc. Onondaga County Chapter PO Box Syracuse, New York DATED MATERIAL, PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED NOTE: DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER ENTRIES IS DAY OF CHAPTER MEETING! Next Officer s Meeting is Tuesday, February 07 ~ 6:00 Meeting Hall Next Chapter Meeting is Sunday, February 19 ~ Meeting Hall Upcoming events FEBRUARY 07 OFFICER MEETING FEBRUARY 12 CHAPTER MEETING FEBRUARY 11&12 SUPER SWAP MARCH 07 OFFICER MEETING MARCH 12 CHAPTER MEETING MARCH 18 POOL TOURNEY APRIL 04 OFFICER MEETING APRIL 09 CHAPTER MEETING APRIL (?) BLESSING MAY 09 OFFICER MEETING MAY 21 CHAPTER MEETING MAY 15 ALBANY