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1 Volume 100 Issue 7 July 2016 ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC Daytona Beach Chapter Dedication To Freedom Of The Road HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO OUR AMERICAN MEMBERS HAPPY CANADA DAY TO OUR CANADA MEMBERS JULY 1ST!! REMINDER!!!!! NEXT CHAPTER MEETING July :30 PM

2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Happy 4th of July!! The elections are over and I'd like to personally thank all officers (elected and non-elected) for your time and for doing a great job!! Everyone is enthused and ready to get to work making us the best Abate chapter in the state of Florida!! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the July 7th meeting on Thursday night, 7:30pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3800 on Nova Rd. in Ormond Beach. Come on out and bring a friend!! Stand up for your rights as motorcyclists and don't loose your freedom of choice!! "Let those who ride decide" Geno President of the best Abate Chapter in Florida Daytona Beach Abate of Florida Inc. Daytona.abateflorida.com abateflorida.com VP MESSAGE Well the dues debacle is finely over, the yearly is staying the same and the lifetime is going up to $600. It took many votes and a lot of discussion but hopefully it is done now. There is a lot of talk about motorcycle checkpoints and profiling of bikers by law enforcement coming out and with the increased number of accidents and deaths we need to stay on top of this. As the elections are coming up this fall I would encourage everyone to do their research and check out your candidates, encourage them to come to our meetings and get involved. This year is there is a lot going on and we need to elect good people to represent us both locally and nationally. Hope everyone has a safe and fun summer... Ride safe!!!! Thank you, Alfy Vice President Daytona Beach ChapterABATE of Florida, Inc

3 CHAPTER OFFICERS JUNE 2015 JUNE 2016 President Geno Lessig Vice Pres. Alfye Fyock Secretary Kathy Holland Treasurer John Banta Sgt. At Arms Deninis (Grog) Snyder Legislative Officer John Banta Membership Steve Fritze Safety Director Mike Knezevich PR/Communications Ken Holland Products Frank Roush Newsletter Editor Kathy Holland Webmaster Kathy Holland State Delegate Gene Lessig State Delegate Chapter Contact Alfye Fyock Geno Lessig MONTHLY YEARLY IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT The Daytona Beach ABATE newsletter 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 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. is the official publication of Daytona Beach Chapter ABATE of Florida, INC. Published monthly (12 times a year) ABATE of Florida, Inc. Daytona Beach Chapter Contact Ken Holland Public Relations/Communications or kenjholland@gmail.com if you would like to advertise in the Daytona Beach ABATE newsletter.

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6 Daytona Beach Chapter Chapter Meeting June 2, 2016 Fraternal Order of Eagles 7:30 p.m. President: Geno thanked everyone for coming out tonight. Nominations tonight. Talked about the State Party on October 9th, 2016 in place of Spooks at Hillsboro. VP: Alfy Going to State Meeting June 11 in Sebring. Voting the same as we did before the last State Meeting. No change in the vote. Tickets for sale on the guns. Secretary: Kathy H. stated that last month s minutes were printed in the newsletter. Motion made to accept minutes as printed. Motion passed. Treasurer: John Banta absent so Alfy read report from what John sent out to the Board. Motion made to accept report as reported. Motion passed. Membership: Steve F. - 1 renewal. Products: We have products here at the Eagles. Legislative: See John s report in newsletter Newsletter: Kathy H Newsletter is on the website and printed copies for anyone that would like the newsletter hard copy. PR Communications: - Ken H. Safety: Mike Knezevich Discussed having his fun run in August. Talked about the road rage going on and what happened recently in Tampa. 20% up in fatalities of motorcycle accidents. Sgt. At Arm: Absent State Reps: Bylaws to vote on again Our Chapter voted to vote same as we voted on last month. See Masterlink on the State Website..Webmistress: Kathy H - see the newsletter for new advertisers. Old Business: Nominations tonight. Nobody to vote on as all board stays the same. Everyone accepted same position. Mike talked to OB about having a party at OB s. We need to supply food. Mike is still working on this fun run. New Business: Pat Mooney is here. Running for Congress who introduced himself Good of the Order: July 23rd Party by Mongos at the Last Resort. 50/50: Steve Meeting adjourned: 8:35 PM

7 Legislative Report June 17, 2016 John Banta Out of date as soon as I write it Go on to the ABATE of Florida Website Click on the Legislative Information Center and subscribe to list. Ideally you would get the latest legislative news and press releases. Contact the State Legislative Trustee, Darrin Brooks, to get on his list for alerts when bills are in committee. At that time we can contact legislators outside our district. He sends news reports of legislative activities on a myriad of topics, not necessarily those that ABATE is involved in. Consider signing in to the MRF or AMA alerts. Sometimes issues do move quickly. Sometimes the alerts actually give the bill numbers. There are many interesting bills that affect us; however, I try to report only on motorcycling and our life style. At the local level we see a move to make all special events sanitized and turned into family events. Law enforcement supports the federal view that all patch holders are criminals and terrorists and profiling and denial of equal access are necessary tools. Body cameras are needed, but the Sheriff Dept has procrastinated. Recently the County Council approved (without any one making a comment) the $500,000 settlement for the death of that Deltona kid that occured during a search warrant. Good luck collecting it. It has to be approved by the State Legislators. One session they just refuse to hear any relief bills. After coming out of a recession, legislators in Tallahassee thought it was okay to walk off the job and go home two sessions ago. So much for let s get to work. Nationally, federal agencies like NHSTA and EPA try to make rules that affect us. Elections Qualifying ends in June. August 30 will be the primaries. People are jumping in and out and the list changes. There will be important elections for even non-partisans to vote (Sheriff, County Council). You have 30 days to change to a party affiliation. That means before July 30. Consider switching to Republican, it is a crowded field. Be aware that some of those running do not support all our issues. ABATE of Florida cannot endorse candidates. We can report on the voting record and their views on the issues that affect motorcyclists. Democrat Headquarters 457 S. Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach. This is a doctor s office at Loomis Republican Headquarters 999 3rd St Holly Hill at Nova Rd SR44; 661 Beville Rd. Daytona Beach Sheriff.This is not a political party office, but local party officials are identifying who they support Wendell Bradford (DEM), Dave Brannon (REP), Mike Chitwood, Eric Dietrick, Jim Gullum, Brett Kennan. Brannon and Dietrick are currently with the Volusia County Sheriffs Dept. Chitwood believes all patch holders are criminal but has been pro active with body cameras and has trained his officers in diffusing situations in order to try to take suspects to jail instead of shooting them and personnel to go home to their families. County Chairman Jason Davis, Greg Gimbert, Ed Kelley, Tom Laputka. Davis thought the electronic signs saying No Colors on a public highway was okay at the Deland Bike Fest. Greg Gimbert is a member of Sons of the Beaches. Former Chapter President Mac Burns introduced founder Jim Ward as a kindred sprit to those in ABATE. I still go to the beach and access is important. Gimbert was also active in getting more access to ATVs on State lands, a principle the AMA adheres to. Laputka also wants no more restrictions on beach driving. Kelley is open to restrictions and was behind the move to shutdown the clubhouse on US1. County Council District 2 Willie Kimmons, Billie Wheeler County Council District 4 Linda Bourquin-McIntyre, Roy Johnson, Heather Post, Al Smith County Judge Group 9 Robert Sanders, unopposed Group 3 Heather Caeners, Shirley Green, Marla Rawnsley Both Judge Sanders and Judge Green have withheld adjudications thus circumventing the $500/$1000 fine for those who cause an accident resulting in an injury or death of a motorcyclist.

8 US Senator The list is long. At the meeting we spoke about Lopez-Cantera s legislation concerning vertical plates and Ron DeSantis concern about federal bureaucracies. Perhaps Rubio will jump in and Cantera dropping out. US Representative District 6 Adam Barringer REP, Fred Costello, REP, GG Galloway REP, James Jusick REP, Jason Kendall DEM, William McCullough DEM, Patrick Mooney REP, George Pappas DEM, Brandon Patty REP, David Santiago REP, Dwayne Taylor DEM Rep. Costello was receptive to our DHSMV statistics that show little differences to those in an accident and weather they wore helmets or not. He also supported the law that would allow non-ethanol gas to be sold at any gas station. I d o not know much about Rep. Santiago. I heard Pappas on the Big John Forum. I am impressed with his goals of issues that face the average citizen, but do not know at this time on his stand on helmet laws or federal bureaucracies. State Senator District 7 Curtis Ceballos DEM. Travis Hutson REP I gave Hutson my best white papers concerning mandatory helmet laws and while he stated they were compelling, I could not get a position from him. State Senator District 14 Richard Dembinsky NPA, Dorothy Hukill REP State Representative District 24 Adam Morley DEM, Paul Renner REP State Representative District 25 Noel Bickford DEM, Tom Leek REP State Representative District 26 Michael Cantu REP, Patrick Henry DEM, Steve Miller DEM Steve Miller was Jimmy Charles campaign manager. I heard Cantu on the Big John Forum. I am impressed with his goals of issues that face the average citizen, but do not know at this time on his stand on helmet laws. State Representative District 27 ZenaidaDenizac REP, Randi Doan NPA,Robert Mann DEM, William McBride REP STATE TO STUDY END OF 'NO-FAULT' AUTO INSURANCE The state plans to undertake a study that would determine what would happen if Florida's no-fault auto insurance program is scrapped. According to a request for proposals posted by the Office of Insurance Regulation, the study is expected to find "the potential impact to Floridians if the personal injury protection coverage requirements were repealed and replaced with varying levels of bodily injury coverage, or if the current requirements to purchase auto insurance were completely repealed." The no-fault system is commonly referred to as "PIP," which is shorthand for personal-injury protection coverage. The objective of the study, which was first reported by The Palm Beach Post, is also to determine the effect of a 2012 law intended to reduce fraud in the no-fault system. An actuarial consulting firm is expected to be awarded the contract for the study on May 27, with the study expected to cost up to $125,000. A draft of the study's findings is expected to be completed by Aug. 26, with a final report presented to Gov. Rick Scott, the Senate president and House speaker on Sept. 2. Under the decades-old no-fault system, motorists are required to carry personal-injury protection coverage that includes $10,000 in medical benefits. Washington DC There is a lame duck session after the elections. Recess is in August. Nothing will happen till after elections End Motorcycle Profiling Act of 2016 We do not have sponsors yet. Maryland is now the second state to pass a motorcyclist antiprofiling law (May, 2016). Washington State passed related legislation in H.R. 5180, the Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016 today. The American Motorcyclist Association supports this bill. The bipartisan legislation would cap mandated ethanol content in the nation s fuel supply at 9.7 percent and institute a provision that automatically reverts the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s annual Renewable Volume Obligations to the previous year s percentage if the EPA misses its Nov. 30

9 deadline. And, finally, the bill would ensure commercially available cellulosic and advanced ethanol has a place under the 9.7 percent cap. In other words, the bill would stop the federal government from forcing E15 fuel (15 percent ethanol by volume) into the market. Capping the ethanol mandate helps ensure the availability of safe fuels like E10 and a continuing place in the market for ethanolfree gasoline (E0) for older motorcycles. This is important, because the last RVO rule issued by the EPA decreased the E0 supply to just 130 million gallons from 9.2 billion gallons in 2016, despite the fact that the demand for E0 doubled. The practical effect of the EPA s action is more unsafe E15 (15 percent ethanol by volume), less E10 and virtually no E0 for older and vintage machines. The urgency of EPA action to address misfueling is supported by a recent study from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute. The study indicates only five percent of consumers are aware that E15 is prohibited for use in certain engines and that 60 percent of consumers assume that any gas sold at a pump must be safe for all of their engines. Ethanol Bills Thrive in Washington (from MRF May 20, 2016) Last week saw the introduction of yet another legislative proposal addressing the use of ethanol blends in fuel. Introduced by Congressman Bill Flores from Texas, the proposal would institute a cap on the ethanol content in fuel. Presumably the bill would stop what many are concerned about; an uncomfortable creep towards a higher content of ethanol in gasoline which could have the effect of voiding many motorcycle warranties. The bill introduced last week marks the 16th bill concerning ethanol in the 114th Congress alone, and the issue remains as controversial as ever. Rather than pick a side, the MRF position on ethanol seeks to achieve a federal policy that emphasizes research on ethanol blends. Encouraging new research, specifically targeted towards engines in motorcycles and the effects on internal combustion, could help to alleviate the concerns of motorcycle riders as well as motorcycle manufacturers. From MRF June 10. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public hearing in Kansas City, MO concerning ethanol mandates. Stakeholders from both PRO and ANTI ethanol standpoints testified at the hearing which went on for several hours and incredibly, afforded over 120 people the opportunity to voice their opinion. Speaking out over concerns on fuel containing higher blends of ethanol (E15, etc.) was the MRF s own Amy Allmon who was also present as a part of the Freedom of Road Riders. Amy did a fantastic job communicating the MRF position encouraging the EPA to conduct new research specifically targeted towards motorcycle engines as well as the effects on internal combustion. She also cited concern over the lack of communication to consumers about the possible side effects of mis-fueling and possible effects on motorcycle warranties. H.R and S Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016 (RPM Act). This legislation would ensure that converting any motor vehicle (including street motorcycles) into a competition-only vehicle remains legal. This proposed legislation became necessary after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under the guise of maintaining emissions as outlined by the Clean Air Act, announced plans to regulate the conversion of street motorcycles and other motor vehicles into race vehicles. This attempt is reminiscent of the EPA's efforts back in 2003 to regulate motorcycling through another unrelated proposed regulation aimed at heavy equipment, steam engines and diesel engines that would have prohibited owners from changing anything on their motorcycles except for paint color or chrome. Through the Color and Chrome initiative, the MRF was successful in separating motorcycles from the EPA s regulations and created exemptions to protect the custom and aftermarket industries and our lifestyle. On April 15, 2016, the EPA announced that, under pressure from Congress, it would drop the language from its proposed regulations; nevertheless, it shows the clear intent of the EPA to attempt to overstep its bounds, as outlined by the Clean Air Act, in an effort to strip motorcyclists of the rights to modify their motorcycles as they see fit. The MRF urges its members to contact their U.S. Representative and Senator and ask them to support H.R. 4715/S. 2659, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2016, so that the EPA makes no further attempts to erode motorcyclists rights. Waco 10 bikers have filed suit over civil rights violations, unlawful arrest and due process violations Almost 200 people were arrest and nine were killed

10 ***************************Write Your Legislators*********************09/2015 US Capitol Bill web site Governor Rick Scott Florida Web site The Capitol, 400 Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL Use to the Governor, which is public record US Senate************************************************************** Bill Nelson Marco Rubio 225 E. Robinson St. 716 Hart Bldg. 284 Russell Bldg. 201 South Orange Ave. Suite 410 Washington, DC Washington, DC Suite 350 Orlando, FL Orlando, FL FAX FAX US House*******Send letters to the district office********************* District 7 District 6 John Mica Ron DeSantis 840 Deltona Blvd., Suite G 1000 City Center Circle 2nd Floor Deltona, FL Port Orange, FL FAX FAX Rayburn House Office Bldg. 427 Cannon House Office Bldg. Washington, DC Washington, DC FAX FAX Use this website to navigate to send an Florida Senate***************************************************** District 6 District 8 District10 Travis Hutson Dorothy Hukill David Simmons 4875 Palm Coast Pwy. 209 Dunlawton Ave. 251 Maitland Avenue Suite 5 Unit 17 Suite 304 Palm Coast, FL Port Orange, FL Altamonte Springs, FL Senate Office 305 Senate Office 400 Senate Office All at 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL Florida House*********************************************************** District 24 District25 District 26 District 26 Paul Renner Fred Costello Dwayne Taylor David Santiago 4877 Palm Coast Pwy 209 Dunlawton Ave North Nova Rd 849 Deltona Blvd. Suite 1 Unit 15 Suite 201 Palm Coast, FL Port Orange, FL Holly Hill, FL Deltona, FL Capitol Bldg 1301 Capitol Bldg All at 402 South Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL Capitol Bldg Tallahassee, FL Capitol Bldg Tallahassee, FL Go thru the and use Representative s or Senator s homepage contact for *************************************************************************

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15 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: ADDRESS: 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 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 OR OLDER TO APPLY

16 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.