Elections are coming up!!! We will open up the floor for nominations for all board positions at this chapter meeting (Sunday, 4/17/2016).

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1 WEST COAST CHAPTER Issue 9 September 2015 MARCH / APRIL 2016 PRESIDENT You can make a difference each and everyone of you. Anytime now you can be sure that some legislator will be introducing a new helmet law because he believes in government intervention in your life...how do you feel about that??? Say something, do something...there is power in numbers! Let's show them that we have a voice...make sure you're registered and that you vote...ok rant over. Please be safe and I would love to have a monthly meeting with 50 or so people...come on out...thanks Your pres., Myakka Mike VICE PRESIDENT A lot has happened! We were chosen, along with Peace River, SouthWest, Estero and Gator Alley chapters to put together and run a state party to be held at Peace River Campgrounds! West Coast will be running the Rodeo (of course J) throughout the weekend (October 7-9, 2016). We will need lots of members to volunteer at this party. This is how State is trying to make money without dipping into Chapter funds. The State is also looking at doing a gun raffle still being discussed. Stay tuned for more info. The proposed membership amendments did not pass - we, as a whole, turned down 1st and West Coast agreed on turning all down until new ones are written. Elections are coming up!!! We will open up the floor for nominations for all board positions at this chapter meeting (Sunday, 4/17/2016). The Vunerable Users Bill passed but before you start whooping and hollering -- the term motorcycles was removed by Senator Jeff Clemens (D) District 27 Palm Beach County. More info on this at our upcoming chapter meeting. IF ANY ONE CAN COME UP WITH AWAY TO GET OUR MEMBERS INVOLVED PLEASE LET US KNOW! We need more member support! We are thinking about putting together a run anyone have any ideas? SLO MO (State) made us a new program and a disk so we can get in and update our links etc. which some are a little old hopefully this will be done before next meeting. State Membership got our December membership straightened out somehow our list was misplaced Thank you! Ride Safe Victor

2 TREASURER The chapter is financially sound. Any member in good standing who has questions regarding chapter finances can contact the treasurer and/or president to make an appointment for review. SGT-AT-ARMS Season is almost over... Ride safe! Glenn Luig A B A T E AMERICAN BIKERS / BROTHERHOOD AIMING/AGAINST TOWARD/TOTALITARIAN EDUCATION / ENACTMENTS JOIN ABATE

3 of Interest From the March/April 2016 Masterlink PRESIDENT'S REPORT Doc Reichenbach I want to thank Peace River for going out of their way to host our February state meeting. They did a great job with hardly any time to prepare. Your chapter showed what can be accomplished by working together. All chapters are a part of the whole organization subject to the same rules as everyone else. ABATE appreciates the dedication and hard work that most of you do but then we have the few who like to complain, to either hear themselves talk or are misinformed by someone who is in their ear. We all are in this for our freedom of the road and to protect our rights. If you don t want to do that then this isn t the organization for you. There are many organizations out there who would love to have people who only believe in charity or would like you to join their club. As this is written there is a bill in the legislature that will punish people who run over vulner- able road users like us. There is also a substantial amount of money in the budget for mo- torcycle safety. Last year the Governor vetoed it but this year I had a long conversation with his of ce and we will see if that gets the money through. ABATE of Florida, Inc. is the only motorcycle rights organization that lobbies the state legislature here in Florida. We also lobby our congressmen and women along with our two senators on legislation in the nation s capitol. We are dedicated to freedom of the road and ght for all motorcyclists even the ones who don t support us. EVERY motorcyclist either a sport bike rider, cruiser rider or a club member should say thank you to every ABATE mem- ber for protecting their rights. Our next meeting will be hosted by the Brevard Chapter and hope to see you there. Until then Ride Safe and Free and thank an ABATE member for keeping it that way. PRESIDENT Doc Reichenbach: Vice President of ABATE of Florida, Inc. Dennis Mudder Rudoi has resigned. He needs to devote his time to his family. Doc has not lled the position and would rather keep it open until elections. In December a by-law change went through without having it go back to the chapters. As of right now the by-law change from December is null and void. Doc had numerous calls. Jim said we ve been doing this several times and the only difference in this one was the $300 at which Doc stopped him and said because it was different it had to go back to the chapters for vote. STATE PARTY: This will be an adult party. Everyone over 18 can attend but must be 21 to drink. No dogs. Billy Bird has reserved the Peace River campground for November which is when we originally were going to have it. He will talk to them again to secure the campground for 2nd week in October. Five chapters talked about hosting the event together. Grizz said this was a good idea as long as chapters gave money to State. Patti said Spooks has been going downhill for the last 5 years. No Spooks this year and Hillsborough has asked to be released from hosting the October meeting. The State meeting will be 10-8 and the event will be 10/7-10/9. Sally suggested we advertise the party as a hot new party so people don t think it s another Spooks. Doc suggested name party ABATE of Florida, Inc. State Biker Bash.

4 of Interest From the March/April 2016 Masterlink TREASURER Patti Nasrallah: Started out by saying to chapters: make a donation to State. Look at balance sheet for total assets. We are living checkbook to checkbook. Next month we will be paying out the Bike Week drawing ticket winners. Chapters have only paid half of the amount of our yearly liability insurance. If you times $10,000 times ten years, that is what State has paid to make up the difference. Question was posed on how we were going to pay the lobbyist. Patti explained that monthly income from the chapters usually covers it. Question was also asked why does the lobbyist contract end in November Contract ends in June but we are still paying until November. Sales tax is not income to State. We still have one more insurance payment. Ticket sales have declined since the rst year, this year was even harder to sell tickets. Some chapters have made donations to State to help with expenses. Hillsborough pays for the State Treasurer s expenses to meetings. Gulf Coast contributes each month, Alachua and Southwest donated a percentage of their bank balance and Treasure Coast and Southeast each gave sizable checks. Motion to accept Treasurer s report made by Grizz (Lake County) seconded by Dale (Inerstate) and carried. Thanks to Alachua, Gulf Coast, Southwest, Southeast and Treasure Coast for their donations to State. At this point a comment was made that we have two weeks worth of operating income and that it was no way to run a business. Doc responded that no one wanted to work the campground so it folded. The lobbyist is necessary. The helmet law was passed by the efforts of the lobbyist. There are some states that all chapter money goes to the state organization. Many BOD members pay their own way. The brotherhood/sisterhood has gone out of ABATE. Last time we asked members to call their legislators only 20 people called. The books have always been open for anyone who wants to look at them. Patti said read the nancial report, compare expense and income. We received $375 for event insurance but spent $3,000. ABATE has accomplished a lot over the years, raised a lot of safety money to buy and distribute safety products and LOBBYIST Doc Reichenbach: SB332 has unanimously passed the Transportation Committee and now goes to the Judiciary committee. HB253 has one more committee-economic Affairs, which should meet this week. Tuesday morning our bill will be heard. Senator Clemens (D-Palm Beach County) has put in an amendment to remove just one word: motorcycles! If he gets it removed from this bill and it is not passed then it is dead. If he pulls it from this bill he can add it to the bill in the next committee which he is on. Senator Audrey Gipson, who is a member of Duval County chapter, is co-chairman of the Page 8 ABATE of Florida, Inc. Mar/Apr 2016 Judiciary committee. Her number is Florida Dept. HSMV vulnerable road user s reports includes motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. Doc will be taking this info with him when he goes to the committee meeting. You now have to ll out a form to have an item put in the budget. Doc has asked for $300,000. The minute we know it is in the nal budget we need to start calling Gov. Scott s of ce to ask that it be approved. Question was asked to Doc if we were going to sell tickets again next year. It has been hard to sell them and he recommends that we do not sell tickets for cash prizes. Brandi (Gulf Coast) talked to the Harley dealer there who said they would sell us a Harley at cost to use for a drawing. The possibility of raf ing a gun was discussed. All the legalities would have to be researched and would have to be eligible to win (pass background check). This could be arranged through a gun shop. If winner doesn t pass there could be a secondary prize. Jerry T. can help with the legal issues. Steve said he would donate a HUGLU 12 gage over/under. We also could get a 30/30 Henry or Winchester. Doc said drawing should be in October at the State party.

5 of Interest From the March/April 2016 Masterlink NEW BUSINESS: 1. Billy Bird will be Supervisor of Elections. Nominations were taken for the BOD: President: James Doc Reichenbach II, accepted Vice President: Darrin Brooks, accepted; Will Grizz Deaver, declined Secretary: Shelly Johnston, accepted Treasurer: Patti Nasrallah, not at this time; Debbie Hamby, will give decision at next meeting Sargent-at-Arms: TJ Painter, accepted; Marcus Hotelling, accepted; Frenchie Moreland; not at this time Membership: Laurie Hanley, accepted; Grace Lord, not at this time Masterlink: Bob Alexander, declined PR/Communications: no nominees Website: no nominees Products: no nominees Legislative: Darrin Brooks, accepted Legal: Larry Crow, Jerry T.: neither were there to accept nomination Do we really need a PAID Lobbyist? There are pro s and con s to this argument, but the bottom line is we are ALL LOBBYISTS! Numerous other State s rely on their membership and the Board to step up and lobby their government why can t we? Why do we need a PAID lobbyist? Doc s proposal is here for your review.i am not sure if any other proposals were received. I say Florida Chapters need to end this now.no MORE PAID LOBBYIST!

6 GOALS AND PURPOSE To fight for freedom of the road and freedom of choice for motorcycle riders of Florida To become a powerful and viable political force in Florida by encouraging riders to register to vote and to communicate with their legislators To promote safe riding habits and driver awareness without infringing on the rights of individuals To work towards educating legislators on motorcycle issues so they may be able to make the right decisions regarding Florida motorcycle laws To publish a newsletter to keep members of ABATE of Florida, Inc. informed. WEST COAST CHAPTER BOARD President: Mike Duffy (941) preswsabate@gmail.com OPEN POSITIONS: VP: Victor MacDonald (941) vpwsabate@gmail.com Membership Secretary: secwsabate@gmail.com Safety Treasurer: Tonya Greenlee (941) treswsabate@gmail.com State Rep 1 Newsletter/Website: nwwsabate@gmail.com State Rep 2 Sgt-At-Arms: Glenn Luig (941) fmbeach@verizon.net Legislative Rep Chaplain: Jim Watkins (941) jklwat@verizon.net Sport Bike Liaison PR/Comm: Sam Stallard (941) samules@comcast.net Veterans Liaison Products STATE BOARD Position Name President James Doc Reichenbach statepresident@abateflorida.com Vice President statevice-president@abateflorida.com Secretary Shelly Johnston statesecretary@abateflorida.com Treasurer Patti Nasrallah statetreasurer@abateflorida.com Sgt. at Arms TJ Painter statesgtatarms@abateflorida.com PR/Communications Sarabeth Kohl statepr@abateflroida.com Webmaster Dan Slo Mo Henderson statewebmaster@abateflorida.com Masterlink Editor C/O State Office masterlinkeditor@abateflorida.com Membership Grace Lord statemembership@abateflorida.com Safety Program John Massoth safetydirector@abateflorida.com Legislative Darrin Scribe Brooks statelegislative@abateflorida.com Products Steve Caretaker Knee stateproducts@abateflorida.com Legal Larry Crow statelegalcounsel@abateflorida.com

7 ABATE of Florida Inc. Peace River Chapter presents: Run - A - Muck Saturday, May 14, noon-6 Great Food Peace River Campgrounds 2998 NW Highway 70, Arcadia vendors music trophies Bike rodeo Membership info available ABATE safety & contests Event Info: Big John Little (317) $3 per person Vendor Info: Susan Hurst (941) ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. DOES NOT CONDONE DRINKING AND RIDING. DONATIONS 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 UNITED STATES. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION FROM THE STATE

8 Of Florida, Inc Lake County Chapter s Campground Open to the Public For Leesburg BikeFest Campground is located off of Hwy 27 & CR miles S from downtown LSBG. Coming from N on 27 pass CR 33 & Turn Right at the gas station, by the light. Coming from the S on 27, turn left at the light onto CR48, look for the signs. RVs Welcome $20 & Trailers $10 one time Fee NO hook ups- NO Reservations- Cash Only *24 Hr security *Hot showers *Bike Blessing *50/50 & Prizes *Lotto Wreath for Drawing DATES: April 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2016 WHERE: Haywood Worm Farms Rd Okahumpka Eagles Aerie # 4273 TIME: gates open Thurs 7 am NO Early arrivals Gates close Sunday at noon. COST: $13.per person, per nite -Includes Tax Kids 10 & under FREE "inquire about free night camping We can NOT accept reservations CASH ONLY ABATE of Florida, Inc, Lake web: *Live band Thurs, Fri & Sat *Sat Poker Run *Food Eagles Aerie *VENDORS ABATE OF FLORIDA, Inc. Lake County Chapter and its affiliates of the Leesburg BikeFest ABATE campground will not be held responsible financially or otherwise for any adverse weather conditions that may affect, delay or cancel any scheduled performance-event described herein this promotional flier. Join ABATE of Florida, Inc & receive $4,000 accidental death ins. Our rights as motorcyclists are constantly being challenged at an alarming rate, every motorcycle enthusiast should belong to a Motorcycle Rights Organization (MRO) Take-A-Break Poker Run Sat sign up outside of the ABATE campground from 9: Last bike back to campground by 4:30. Cost $10 pp. Plaques awarded*** About 100 mile ride. A percentage to benefit the VORRH, homeless Vets Chapter Pres: Griz LakeAbatePresident@gmail.com Chapter VP: Shorty TimmothyBroomLakeABATE@aol.com NO site fires NO Weapons NO Pets NO Attitudes NO EXCEPTIONS ABATE of Florida, Inc does not condone drinking & riding Visit our Membership & Safety Booth ABATE of Florida, Inc is a not for profit organization of motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life. We lobby & educate the government & the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe & positive image. We endeavor to enlist the cooperation & participation of all organizations & individuals that share a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of FREEDOM. We promote motorcycle safety, training, & political awareness. We ARE NOT A CLUB OR A GANG. We fund our work through toy runs, poker runs, campouts, & other motorcycle activities. We are your neighbors & friends who work, pay taxes, & get involved with our community. We serve & support our country & believe in freedom. We use all legal means to protect our rights without infringing on the on the rights of others. ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. DOES NOT CONDONE DRINKING & RIDING. DONATIONS TO ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION & FINANCIAL INFO MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE

9 ABATE of Florida, Inc. State Meeting Hosted By Inerstate Chapter Saturday, June 11, 2016 Meeting Held at: Elks Lodge Kenilworth Blvd - Sebring, FL State Board Meeting: 12:00 PM Directions to meeting location: From North (top map) Delegate Session: 2:00 PM Designated Hotel: Sunset Beach Motel 1001 Lakeview Dr Sebring, FL (863) Room Rates: Single $ 60.00, Double $65.00, King w/kitchen $ 70.00, Lakeview Suite $ These rates minus 15% ask for ABATE when making reservations. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 1, 2016 for ABATE Room Block. To meeting location, turn left out of hotel onto Lakeview, keep left at stop light & go 0.7 mile to Kenilworth Blvd and turn left. Meeting location on right. Go South on US 27 to Sebring Parkway (Stop light at Wal-Mart). Turn left on Sebring Parkway & go 4 miles to SR17/N Ridgewood Dr. and turn right. Go South on Ridgewood and right around Sebring Circle Park and turn right on to S. Ridgewood Dr. Merge onto Lakeview Dr, & go South 0.4 miles and turn right on Kenilworth Blvd. Elks Lodge is on the right. From the South (right map) From the intersection of US 27 S/Hwy 98/Hwy 66, go 2.8 miles North and turn right onto S. Highlands Ave/CR 17A (Hospital on right). Go 1.5 miles to the stoplight at Kenilworth Blvd (Sebring HS on right) and turn left. Go 0.5 miles and Elks Lodge is on For more information contact: President, Ernie Gelinas, or inerstatepres@gmail.com Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Booth and New Member Sign-up available at this event ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. DOES NOT CONDONE DRINKING AND RIDING OR DRIVING. DONATIONS TO ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PUPOSES. 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 endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state

10 NO MAN CAN REPRESENT THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE UNLESS THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE IS MADE KNOWN TO HIM Contact your elected officials they work for you!!! Governor Rick Scott 400 S Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL P: Senator Marco Rubio Washington DC Office 317 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC P: Tallahassee Office 402 S Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL P: Senator Bill Nelson Washington DC Office 716 Hart Senate Office Bldg Washington, DC P: Tallahassee Office Court House Annex 111 N Adams St. Tallahassee, FL P: F: Congressman Vern Buchanan Washington DC Office Rayburn HOB Washington, DC P: F: Sarasota Office 111 S Orange Ave. Flr 2R. #202W Sarasota, FL P: F: Bradenton Office 1051 Manatee Ave West #305 Bradenton, FL P: F: District 19 Senator Arthenia L. Joyner 508 West MLKing, Jr. Blvd #C Tampa, FL P: Tallahassee Office 200 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL P: F: (813) District 26 Senator Bill Galvano 023 Manatee Avenue West Suite 201 Bradenton, FL P: Tallahassee Office 330 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL P: District 28 Senator Nancy C. Detert 417 Commercial Court #D Venice, FL P: F: Tallahassee Office 416 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL P: District 71 Rep. Jim Boyd 218 House Office Bldg. 402 S Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL P: District office 717 Manatee Ave West #100 Bradenton, FL P: 941/ District 72 Rep. Ray Pilon 317 House Office Bldg. 402 S Monroe St Tallahassee, FL P: District office 1060 Ringling Blvd. # Sarasota, FL P: District 73 Rep. Greg Steube 319 The Capitol 402 S Monroe St Tallahassee, FL P: District office 772 Apex Road #A Sarasota, FL P: District 74 Rep. Julio Gonzalez 1301 The Capitol 402 S Monroe St Tallahassee, FL P: District office 333 Tamiami Tr S., #284 Venice, FL P: District 70 Rep. Darryl Ervin Rouson 212 The Capitol 402 S Monroe St Tallahassee, FL P: District office 555 Central Ave., #312 St. Petersburg, FL P:

11 EVENTS April 17, West Coast Chapter Meeting American Legion Richardson Road April 22-24, 2016 May 14, 2016 June 11, 2016 Leesburg see flyer Run-Amuk see flyer State Meeting see flyer