Onondaga Chapter News March 2017 VOL XVIII ISSUE 03

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1 VOL XVIII ISSUE 03

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. April Issue Deadline: March 12, 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 March 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 30-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 February 19, 2017 Called to order: 12:34pm Pledge of Allegiance Moment of silence Roll Call: President/VP/Treasurer/Secretary & Newsletter/Road Captain/Legislative Assistant/Sgt. At Arms ABSENT: PR President Report: none at this time. VP Report: none at this time. Secretary Report: none at this time. Newsletter Report: none at this time. Legislative Report: Motorcycle Safety Program (new and advanced riders) You receive a discount on your motorcycle insurance after completing this. Nothing new-no movement on ANY bills. There are copies of bill information, if you want them. There are links to all information regarding motorcycles on the website. Treasurer Report: December report read: motion to accept 1st-Bob-2nd-Dan (all in favor) January report read: motion to accept 1st-Bob-2nd-Wayne (all in favor) Event summary-super Swap-we made a profit. Membership Report: 194 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: All set for Blessing-working on other runs. Products Report: Hoodies are in, Let Jerry know if you want any products. Hoodies that were ordered and not picked up are being sold-see Jerry. Plenty of products. Koozies with our events listed on them. Blessing stickers coming soon. Old Business: Chili Cook-off went well-good time was had by all. Seminar-January 14 at the Turning Stone-Several speakers and Ben talked about insurance information. Driverless vehicles-mrf is looking into this how to keep us safe. Super Swap-Thank you to Sue for selling all the 50/50 tickets!! Thank you to all volunteers. Pool Tourney-March 18-sign-up at noon-2 tables-$10-start at 1 pm. Prize money determined by how many players. New Business: Blessing-April 30-stickers will be white with red letters. PLEASE NO DRINKING ON CHURCH PROPER- TY AND PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS!!! (If we do not comply, Monsignor may not have us back. Suggestion-clean up crew after event. May 28-Watchfire-we would like to set up a tent (Jerry will find out). Rolling Thunder in Washington DC-Jerry has information if you are interested. June 03-Joker Run. July 01-Helmet/Memorial Run-$5 donation and WB volunteered to go early and set up. State Chapter meeting-february chapters attended-revamped the free year membership. May 15-Freedom Rally in Albany-more information to come. There is an anti-profiling bill (A481)-please senate republicans to support this bill. PR (state) Officer to go on a program on I Heart radio to promote motorcycle safety. Region C meeting-april 15-Cayuga. Next chapter meeting Jerry and Popcorn will be going to speak to the Southern Hills Posse regarding ABATE Motion to Adjourn: 1st-Sue 2nd-Mike Adjourned: 1:21 pm

4 Onondaga Chapter New March 2017 MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation) 1325 G Street NW Suite 500 Washington DC Phone: Fax: Website: Change of address/questions: mrfoffice@mrf.org Senate Switchboard: House Switchboard: Senate/House Switchboard: POT HOLE INFORMATION Call the Post-Standard s Tip Line: or citynews@syracuse.com PLEASE GIVE A DETAILED LOCATION SO THEY CAN CHECK IT OUT. Got a good picture of a pot hole? Send it to syracuse.com (photos.syracuse.com/yourphotos/upload.html Here is a list of places where you can report pot holes: For city maintained roads: CITY For Onondaga County maintained roads: Jamesville: North Area: Camillus: Marcellus: (contact maintenance facility near the pot hole) Oswego County maintained roads: Madison County maintained roads: Not sure which facility to call??? Contact Glen Ireland (Senior moror equipment dispatcher for Onondaga County: Please Support Our Advertisers

5 MEMBERSHIP REPORT As of 01 March 2017 Members: Full: 168 Associate: 10 Life: 10 Associate (Free) 39 Total: 227 If members need to order pins or patches call or visit your membership office. Allen Babcock Mary Becker Timothy BIvens Jim Bond Kyle W Foster Lee Fraser Mary Ellen Frederick Ryan Gorham Junkyard Jerry Hollenbeck III Jonesy Pon Kit Kilts Joe Letson Thomas Middleton Deborah Midlar Robert Reed Darlean Russell MEMBERS DUE TO RENEW RENEWED Dottie Anderson Morris Moe Atwell Robert Boyko Terry Bradley John Cerio Deborah Farinet Lee Fraser Tim Fraser Dave Frisina Dale Gendron Mike Giarrusso Dave Hines Lynn Nicklaw Bruce Reeves Joe Riordan Dale Ross Carl Santschi Jim Schuyler Anthony Tartaro MEMBERS NEW Philip Carter Michael Gunther Sr. David Lynch Dale Nolan Ed Sheer Mary Slack-Nolan Paul Wilson THANK YOU NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS!! 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, March 07 ~ 6:00 Meeting Hall Next Chapter Meeting is Sunday, March 12 ~ Meeting Hall Upcoming events MARCH 07 OFFICER MEETING MARCH 12 CHAPTER MEETING MARCH 18 POOL TOURNEY APRIL 04 OFFICER MEETING APRIL 09 CHAPTER MEETING APRIL 30 BLESSING MAY 09 OFFICER MEETING MAY 21 CHAPTER MEETING MAY 15 ALBANY MAY 28 WATCHFIRE JUNE 03 JOKER RUN JUNE 06 OFFICER MEETING JUNE 11 CHAPTER MEETING