VOL XVIII ISSUE 01
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 13218 or give them to an ABATE officer. February Issue Deadline: January 08, 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 12:30 1114 Wolf St Syracuse NY Contact info: (315) 455-1073 Officer s Meeting January 03, 2017 6 PM 1114 Wolf St/Meeting Hall Deadline for newsletter submissions: Day of the Chapter meeting. E-mail for submissions: graciemaedoo@gmail.com ABATE OF NEW YORK INC. Dedicated to Freedom of the Road Onondaga Chapter A.B.A.T.E. of NY Onondaga County 2016 Events (Events/Date Subject to change) January 08-Chili Cook-off February 11&12-Super Swap March 18-Pool Tourney April??-Bike Blessing May 15-Albany June 03-Joker Run July 01-Freedom choice/memorial Run August 26-Dice Run September??-Horseshoe Tourney October 07-Fall Run December 16-Christmas Party ABATE of New York, Inc. Onondaga County Chapter Officers President Jerry Letson 455-1073 Vice President Lisa Letson 455-1073 Treasurer/ Membership/ Danielle Wagoner Secretary Patti Straub 454-4567 Legislative Ben Rabin 380-2453 Master-At-Arms Robert Nesbit 559-7033 Road Captain Bob Seeloff Newsletter Patti Straub 454-4567 Webmaster OPEN Products OPEN Public Relations OPEN IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Aid to Injured Motorcyclists-A.I.M. (800) 521-2425 24 hr. Legal Assistance for all accidents-aid to Incarcerated Motorcyclists A.I.M. (800) 235-2424 24 hr. Legal Criminal Defense-National Legislative Hot Line (800) 300- NCOM (6266) National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) (800) 525-5355, Fighting for Bikers Rights Confederation of Clubs (800) 531-2424, Motorcycle Clubs Fighting Against Discrimination Ben Rabin, Esq. (877) 451-BIKE (2453) or (315) 488-BIKE (2453) For more information/photos etc. check out our website: www.abatecny.org Also at www.facebook.com/abate.onondaga
Chapter Meeting December 11, 2016 Called to order: 12:38pm Pledge of Allegiance Moment of silence Roll Call: President/VP/Secretary & Newsletter/Road Captain/Legislative Assistant/Sgt. At Arms ABSENT: Treasurer and R/PR Motion to waive the reading of the minutes; 1st-Mike 2nd-Popcorn President Report: Jerry did allot of work on helping to stop E-15 (letters, e-mails, phone calls, etc.) As far as Jerry knows, New York State will not be using E-15. Motorcycle road blocks are still in place. VP Report: Christmas Party, December 17 in conjunction with the Loop. There is a list to sign up to bring food. There will be a DJ next store (Loop). There are calendars for sale, with the monies going to the SPCA ($10). Secretary Report: none at this time. Newsletter Report: none at this time. Legislative Report: Welcoming a new president and our new VP is a rider and a member of Ohio ABATE!! If you have a gun permit, you will be required to register every 5 (FIVE) years, thanks to the Safe Act. Treasurer Report: No statements at this time. Membership Report: 168 total. PR Report: Jerry stated we will be getting the billboards again. And Iheart radio has free on air interviews. Looking into that. Road Captain Report: nothing new at this time. Products Report: Hoodies are in, Let Jerry know if you want any products. Old Business: Christmas Party start time has changed to 4 pm. Will be changed on Facebook. State Chapter meeting: discussed different ways to get members (possibly give away free memberships?) Website if up and running again. New Business: New agenda is still being tweaked. Will be available at the Christmas Party. Thanks to Jerry and WB for winterizing the meeting hall. Motion to Adjourn: 1st-Mike 2nd-Bob Adjourned: 1:20 pm
Onondaga Chapter News POT HOLE INFORMATION January 2017 Call the Post-Standard s Tip Line At 470-0600 or e-mail: citynews@syracuse.com Please give a DETAILED location so they can check it out. Got a good pothole photo? Send it to syracuse.com photos.syracue.com/your photos/upload.html Here is a list of places where you can report potholes: For city of Syracuse maintained roads, call 448-CITY For Onondaga County maintained roads, contact the maintenance facility near the pothole. Jamesville: 435-3400 North Area: 435-5452 Camillus: 484-1550 Marcellus: 673-1681 Not sure which facility to call? Contact Glen Ireland (Senior motor equipment dispatcher for Onondaga County: 435-3205 For Oswego County maintained roads: 349-3437 For Madison County maintained roads: 366-2221
Onondaga Chapter New January 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
MEMBERSHIP REPORT As of 30 November 2016 Members: Full: 146 Associate: 09 Life: 10 Total: 165 If members need to order pins or patches call or visit your membership office. Chad Avalone 12-16 April Cary 12-16 Dan Dailey 12-16 Colleen DeJohn 12-16 Gary DeSantis 12-16 John Powers 11-16 Kurt Straub 12-16 Ronald Szweczyk 11-16 MEMBERS DUE TO RENEW RENEWED Susan Everett John Leonardo William F Meyer Jake Smorol MEMBERS NEW Natalie Agosh THANK YOU NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS!! MAIL TO: ABATE OF NEW YORK, INC. ONONDAGA COUNTY CHAPTER P.O. BOX 11575 SYRACUSE, NY 13218 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 / / EMAIL: 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 #
Please Meet Your Legislators Pamela J Hunter 128th District 711 E Genesee St 2nd Floor Syracuse NY 13210 315-449-9536 Legislative Office Building #432 Albany NY 12248 518-455-5383 William A Barclay 120th District 200 North Second St Fulton NY 13069 315-598-5185 Legislative Office Building #521 Albany NY 12248 518-455-5841 Al Stirpe 127th District 7293 Buckley Rd Suite #201 N Syracuse NY 13212 315-452-1115 Legislative Office Building #656 Albany NY 12248 518-455-4505 William B Magnarelli Gary D Finch 129 th District 126 st District Room 840 69 South St 333 E. Washington St Auburn NY 13021 Syracuse NY 13202 315-255-3045 315-428-9651 Legislative Office Building #837 Legislative Office Building #448 Albany NY 12248 Albany NY 12248 518-455-4826 518-455-5878 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 805 333 E. Washington St. Syracuse NY 1302 Syracuse NY 13202 (315-428-7632) 315-478-8745 jdefranc@senate.state.ny.us valesky@senate.state.ny.us Legislative Office Bldg. #416 Legislative Office Bldg. #512 Albany NY 12247 Albany NY 12247 (518-455-2838) 518-455-3511 FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES 315-423-5471 315-448-0470 Senator Charles E. Schumer Senator Kirsten Gillibrand 100 S. Clinton St. Room 841 100 S. Clinton St. Room 1470 Syracuse NY 13261 Syracuse NY 13261 315-423-5657 Congressman John Katko 440 S. Warren St. 7th Floor Suite 711 Syracuse NY 13202
ABATE of New York, Inc. Onondaga County Chapter PO Box 11575 Syracuse, New York 13218 315-264-7702 DATED MATERIAL, PLEASE DELIVER PROMPTLY RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED NOTE: DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER ENTRIES IS DAY OF CHAPTER MEETING! Next Officer s Meeting is Tuesday, January 03 ~ 6:00 pm @ Meeting Hall Next Chapter Meeting is Sunday, January 08 ~ 12:30pm @ Meeting Hall Upcoming events JANUARY 03 OFFICER MEETING JANUARY 08 CHAPTER MEETING AFTER MEETING CHILI COOK-OFF 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