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PRESIDENT'S REPORT The June state meeting has come and gone along with the elections for the state board of directors. The members of the board want to thank you for your support in them and I know they will do their best for you and this organization. We had some very informative discus-sions on many topics and we hope everyone there got something out of this meeting.

Many of you have read and saw articles in the newspapers and on TV about how riding without a helmet is killing people however how many of you have seen the video of the car that deliberately ran over a group of motorcyclists. It seem triple AAA auto likes to keep blaming the riders but takes no responsibility for their auto’s running over us especially the ones who do it on purpose. Has anyone seen the AAA say anything about the Tampa ac-cident? Abate of Florida, Inc. is out there fighting for everyone but where are the other 900,000 licensed motorcyclists in this state? They think well Abate will fight our fight! What will happen if Abate isn’t here to fight the fight? Other groups have tried in the past and they all failed it has always been Abate of Florida, Inc. leading the way.

The next legislative session I believe will be one of the toughest we will have faced in years. We saw in the last session that there are many legislators on both side of the isle that will be coming out against us. We need to be prepared and ready when the session starts. The first thing we must do is get people elected that will support us. Our legislative officer is getting information out to you as I write this. There will be further updates as we head into the primaries and before the general election. In the mean time ride “Ride Safe and Free”!!!!!

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PRESIDENTJames “ Doc” ReichenbachPO Box 712Silver Springs, FL 34489(352) 625-6353(352) 625-6353 (Fax)[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTDarrin "Scribe" BrooksPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(239) 398-7145(386) 943-9610 (Fax)[email protected]

SECRETARYShelly JohnstonPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(904) 405-4700Fax: (386) [email protected]

TREASURERPatti NasrallahPO Box 16309Temple Terrace, FL 33687-6309(813) 695-9203Fax: (813) [email protected]

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LEGISLATIVE Darrin “Scribe” BrooksPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(239) 398-7145(386) 943-9610 (Fax)[email protected]

PRODUCTSSteve “Caretaker” KneePO Box 4372Milton, FL 32572-4372(850) 529-4446(386) 943-9610 (Fax)[email protected]

DIRECTOR 0F SAFETY EDUCATIONVictor PiorkowskiPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(239) 823-6159Fax:(386) 943-9610 [email protected]

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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Delegate Meeting Hosted by: Inerstate Saturday June 11, 2016

CALLED TO ORDER AT: 2:10 pm by President James “Doc” Reichenbach after the pledge of allegiance and moment of silence for brothers and sisters lost. Present were: President James “Doc” Reichenbach II, Vice President Dennis “Mudder” Rudoi, Treasurer Patti Nasrallah, Secretary Shelly Johnston, Sargent-at-Arms TJ Painter, Membership Grace Lord, Products Steve Knee, MasterLink Bob Alexander, State Office Elizabeth “Boots” Buchholz, PR/Communications SaraBeth Kohl, Safety Director Victor Pierkowski, Website Dan “Slo Mo” Henderson, Legislative Darrin “Scribe” Brooks, Legal Larry Crow, Asst. Sargent-at-Arms Marcus Hotelling

DELEGATE REPRESENTATIVES:Alachua-Jim Burrow Black Creek- Dennis Brown, Ellis BrownBrevard- Excused Daytona Beach- Alfred FyockDuval-Jessica Avery Estero River-Larry Peterson, Shayne HanleyFirst Coast-Barry Sing Sr. Forest-Bridgette Heyne-Pace, Russel FascendaFreedom-Unexcused Gator Alley-John Stevens, Judy StevensGulf Coast-Unexcused Hillsborough-Charles Dotterer, Cheryl EdmundsInerstate-Dale Moore, Brenda Lee Moore Lake County-Will “Grizz” Deaver, Vera Deaver

Lighthouse- Zeke Shoemaker, Rob Keller Palm Beach-Ken Gerecke, Melissa LinbaughPeace River-Bill Bird, Bill Neal Polk County-John McDermott, Dewey CainSeminole County-Sally Carroll Southeast-Frank Hammons, Joanne NapoliSouthernmost-Sandy MacLaren, Sandy Wagner Southwest-Frankie Kennedy, Carl NelsonTreasure Coast-Steve Kliemisch, Louise Marzorati Vintage-Charles Nazworth, Charles Johnston West Coast-Victor McDonald, Sam Stallard

PRESIDENT Doc Reichenbach: WWe have had a couple of situations in the last week or 2 with social media (Facebook and websites). This is ABATE of Florida, Inc. The websites are for ABATE business, not problems you are having with another member. Settle it outside social media. We will go over all four of the membership rates by-laws changes proposals. A 2/3 vote is needed to pass. Saw the video of the motorcyclists getting run over in Tampa. He is trying to get a copy to show the legislators in Tallahassee who voted against the stiffer penalties bill. They keep saying that it’s the motorcyclists fault. He spoke with NIFSA about motorcycle stops. They contacted him. The vote was delayed in Jacksonville for 3 weeks. It was finally passed. He pointed out that cars are running over us and they can’t do motorcycle stops only per Federal law. They are supposed to only be for DUI but SA said they would go over everything. Sheriffs said they would stop cars also. A couple years ago a bill passed regarding turnarounds that they could confiscate. Wants Duval, Black Creek, Vintage, and First Coast to keep up on newspaper for when the stops are going to be held. They said they are also stopping cars. It is not against the law to take pictures or movies as long as you do interfere with what police are doing so take movies and pics and get them to lawyers. Jacksonville is only one in country to do this. If they set up in front of bike night and stop only motorcycles we have them. If you have a nice car go through the checkpoint. Palm Coast made a donation of $350.

VICE PRESIDENT Dennis "Mudder" Rudoi: Been on BOD a long time, Asst. Sargent of Arms for many years. Doc helped him grow a lot during that time. He will still be around. Thanked all for supporting him and Sharon.

ABATE.SECRETARY Shelly Johnston: A couple of corrections to meeting. Delete last paragraph. Website and


Safety director are appointed. On the agenda, election should be the last item..

TREASURER Patti Nasrallah: Balance sheet and income/expense reports are in packets. Gave bank balance for all of ABATE of Florida, Inc. (chapter accounts included). Compared the amount from chapters 20% last year to the amount received so far this year. Doc-no one is making copies of books, no pictures of them. ABATE of Florida, Inc. Safety Corporation (the C3) is buying safety products from the money from the Avon Park event. We ordered magnets and yard signs. Chapters should let State know what other safety products they would like. We were going to do another event so left seed money for that. Donations to C3 would help us buy more safety products.

SARGENT-AT-ARMS TJ Painter: Please put eyes on the back of your heads. Thanked everyone for supporting him and chapters who helped out with security during events. BOD like brothers and sisters.

STATE OFFICE Ms. Boots: Having some difficulties with flyers. It is easier to send by them by email but it needs to be sent as attachment, in body of email. Once is approved do not change it. The disclaimer on the bottom is required by state of Florida. Our non-profit status is put in jeopardy if it is cut off. Print and sign waivers are coming in leaving much to be desired. Need date and witness signature, not stamp. Person attending must print and sign their own name. A lot to do about insurance. We are having trouble getting insurance. Our insurance company wanted to raise our rates by nearly 1/3.We have an insurance company that will do an ending, another will do a run, third will do camping. Poker runs will cost $378.50 with 500 people limit. Brevard toy run accident cost ABATE $1 million. The guy who lent the bike to the guy who caused the accident had to pay $ 1.5 million. Guy who caused the accident only got a wreck-less riding ticket only. Moral of story don’t lend your bike out. She is still looking for one insurance company to cover everything. There are changes in the insurance paperwork which she will discuss at the Leadership Seminars. Doing well with tickets, turn in what you have sold with the money. Winner must be 18 and be able to pass background. By purchasing a ticket you acknowledge you are eligible to win the gun. Jim asked for the paperwork in case Alachua closes, Boots will get it to him.

MEMBERSHIP Grace Lord: Highest % of Growth March: Treasure Coast, April: Freedom. Most new members March: Southeast, April: Lake County and Freedom tied. Life cards Daytona, Estero River, Gator Alley, Gulf Coast, Inerstate, Lake County, Palm Beach, Peace River, Polk, Southeast, Southwest, and Vintage. Thanked all for their support the past two years.

MASTERLINK Bob Alexander: Today is also his last day. Been on State BOD for 10 years, thanked all for support.

PR/COMMUNICATIONS SaraBeth Kohl: Thanked everyone for help and support the last two years.

WEBMASTER Dan “Slo Mo” Henderson: Will be at leadership seminars to help chapters with websites. Has CD made up that contains template, free software for you to use. If having login or password problems get with Patti

SAFETY DIRECTOR Victor Piorkowski: Safety products ordered. Will be talking about MSAP, how to set up booth, talk to people, get into schools. He can sign MSAP paperwork at seminars. Any questions email him. Although the safety video is not up to date he still uses it. It has a lot of good information.


PRODUCTS Steve Knee: Has orders for Estero River, Seminole and Gator Alley.

LEGISLATIVE Darrin “Scribe” Brooks: There are three handouts and they were also sent through email. Motorcyclist friendly candidate list-Doc has gone through and now he would like chapters to indicate on list who are motorcycle friendly and who are not. Then send email or text to him. He will then send the list out statewide. Question was asked how we can tell if they are motorcycle friendly. You truly don’t know if they are until it comes to voting. Now is the time to have candidates come to speak to the chapter. Get with your PR/Comm, President, whoever to get candidates to come speak. Press release-legislative trustee and PR/Comm get together and send out press release, may not get response the first time but eventually will have paper/radio wonder why candidates want to come to your chapter. E15, motorcycle checkpoints, all the things that are happening in DC, he sent out flyer on how to get in contact with your Federal Senator or Representative.

LOBBYIST Doc Reichenbach: Two people are running for Senate in SW Florida, Kathleen Passidomo and Matt Hutson. Passidomo will not have motorcycles in any bill she supports. Hutson has always been a huge supporter of ABATE of Florida, Inc. Even when he was Speaker Pro Tem Doc never had a problem when he wanted to see him. Clemens and Stargell both attacked motorcycles when the stiffer penalties bill was put on. Clemens hit us hard in the committee meeting. Kept hitting us about helmets and saying we shouldn’t be a protected class of people. Doc is going to show the video of the Tampa car/motorcycle incident to everyone he can get to. Clemens put in an amendment to strike the word motorcycles out of the bill so it would only be bicycles. It passed. Rule is as long as bill passes one committee it can be put on as amendment to another bill. We got four democrats to come over to our side, vote was 23 for, 17 against. In the last week of the session they pick at bill and run a train on it. They picked a bill with 126 amendments including ours. Senate President said bill must be out today. He pulled it, put it back in but then had 140 amendments so the bill died. Passidomo was doing bill for her law partner who rides a bicycle. 400 motorcyclists are killed every year versus 20 bicycles but they say there’s no problem with motorcyclists getting killed. We have a serious problem. The $300,000 for safety money went through the House and Senate. Before the budget got to Governor Scott he put out list of what he would veto and the safety money was on top of list. The reason he gave was Highway Safety already takes care of that. Doc travels a lot for ABATE, NCOM and has not seen these billboards by Highway Safety. We have not received the safety money for 3 years in a row. Jim (Alachua) asked again about suing state for the safety money. Our attorney will look into it. This is motorcyclists’ money, you pay $2.50 every year when you renew your plate. Put in there for the idea that we are there to save lives. It is all going to the general fund of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. They can do anything they want with that money. At last meeting Jim (Alachua) requested audit of Highway Safety fund, the house member he asked is no longer there, he will have to ask someone else which he will do in the next month. There are 600,000 registered motorcycles, over 900,000 licensed motorcyclists in Florida.Adjourn for lunch 3:45 pm, returned 4:14 pm

LEGAL Larry Crow: Everyone has heard about the incident in Tampa Bay where the car ran over motorcyclists on purpose. Around that same time in St. Petersburg a Tampa firefighter was at a bar and was accused by bouncer on hitting someone. The police came and tasered the firefighter three times when his hands were behind his back as well as his friend, also a firefighter, who was trying to help him. He was also an Outlaw with a patch on his back. Anyone with patch needs to watch their back. Helmetville is coming, this upcoming year is going to be tough.


NCOM: Reno 2017 will be good time. New Orleans didn’t work out for 2018, still looking for place to have it.MRF & AMA: MRF and NCOM now in joint partnership to fight injustice in Congress. They needed help with an amendment, Doc called the congressman who was a big supporter of ABATE and motorcycle community and he killed the amendment. It was to introduce the motorcycle stops again. AMA called Doc after bill got passed in Jacksonville, said they wanted to call these people to say we don’t want it passed. Doc said too late. Doc asked them about profiling bills, they said they are against them because the police aren’t profiling anybody.

STATE PARTY Billy Bird: Every chapter got pre-sale tickets. Even if someone isn’t going to come sell them a ticket for $30 donation to ABATE. Peace River campground is a great facility on Peace River, lots of shade, heated pool, trails, and five shelters. Saturday will be contests and bike games. We will have bands Friday and Saturday nights, DJ during the day. Still looking for more vendors. If you are camping in trailer or RV call the campgrounds and tell them you are with ABATE and it’s half off. Entry to party is $35 for the whole weekend which includes primitive camping. People camping in the trailer/RV part will also pay the $35 to get into the party (save $5 buy pre-sale tickets). Send the money and stubs to the address in the letter. Remember no kids allowed, THIS IS AN ADULT PARTY.

OLD BUSINESS: By-law proposals for membership rates. Must have 2/3 vote (need 26) or by-law stays the same.1. Dues $20 annual, $600 life with $10 and $ 400 to ABATE of Florida, Inc. Same fee for at-large with all going to the State (vote:13 yes 26 no)2. $20 annual, $ 150 life all to ABATE of Florida, Inc. Same fee for at-large with all going to State(vote: 13 yes 26 no)3. $20 annual, all to State. At-large same fee all to State. Life membership must be earned with $10/year maintenance fee (vote 2 yes, no 37) failed4. $30 annual, $300 life with $20, $300 going to ABATE of Florida, Inc. Same fee for at-large with all going to State. (vote 12 yes, 27 no)Doc asked delegates if wanted to kill all 3 of these (1, 2 and 4) and leave dues as they are. 2/3 vote needed. Discussion on $20 versus $30 fee. Some chapters thought $30 was reasonable and their members would pay, other chapters said members can barely pay the $20. Doc said you want ABATE of Florida, Inc. to survive you need to support it and cut crap that this is “my chapter’s money”. It belongs to ABATE of Florida, Inc. Treasurer and VP support proposal #1. Billy proposed to eliminate the 2 lowest, Inerstate 2nd. Doc called for vote on the tied proposals 1 & 2, with 26 votes winning. Proposal 1 second vote was 25 yes 14 no failed by one vote. Proposal 2 nays prevailed, with Palm Beach last vote needed. Doc then asked Inerstate if they wanted to change their vote to yes which they did so vote for Proposal #1 was 27 yes 12 no. No delegates wanted to change vote to no so Proposal 1 was passed and will go into effect July 1st.Proposal #5 (not membership rates)5. Dues paid by each chapter to State then have credit for insurance. Southernmost motion to vote, southeast 2nd. Barry noted that with insurance issue why are we talking about this, Southeast said they still want to go through State for insurance and pay their share. Doc said if chapter goes somewhere else for insurance and state doesn’t know about the President and other board members could be held responsible and could lose car, motorcycle, everything except house. Inerstate said $850 would hurt smaller chapters.


Grizz brought up Lake County passes the hat for State every chapter meeting. Every dollar counts. Proposal was voted down.State meetings 2017: February-Inerstate; April-Tallahassee; June-Vintage; August-Lake County; October-Peace River and December-Treasure Coast Lobbyist Proposals: James “Doc” Reichenbach II submitted the only proposal. Vice President Dennis “Mudder” Rudoi took over the meeting while Doc stepped out. Discussion regarding the proposal followed with comments regarding the need for the lobbyist. Jim (Alachua) thought we should wait to renew the contract until after the State Party to see how we are financially. Boots said we cannot wait, we need a lobbyist. We need a contract as the current contract ends in November. Chapters would like more communications from lobbyist as far as what he does and who he sees and more grassroots support from chapters. We are a motorcycle rights organization and without a lobbyist we have no voice in Tallahassee. Mudder said it would be tough to find a lobbyist that does what Doc does and he has cut his fee from $ 36,000 from $ 50,000. How many people would take a $ 14,000 pay cut? Called for a vote to call for vote. Polk County made motion to accept Doc’s proposal. Forest 2nd the motion and the proposal was approved. Three delegates voted against and one abstained.Elections: Billy Bird called for approval of all nominees since there is only one person running for each position. All approved. Tallahassee: We have a tentative date for Tallahassee which has been applied for. It is up to Governor Scott now to approve. Billy “don’t really care if Scott approves-we should still ride to the capital on April 10”. Everyone agreed. Leadership seminars: information is in the packets. It is in Treasure Coast. Presidents meeting is Sunday morning, all chapter presidents need to be there. State needs input from Presidents on how we should move forward. If you have new Treasurers or Membership trustees make sure they are there so they get the proper paperwork and know how to do reports. Doc said no more excuses, if you are 2 months late on your reports he will take your votes. He also thanked every ABATE of Florida, Inc. from the bottom of his heart for taking time to support the organization and the rights of all motorcyclists.

NEW BUSINESS: Welcomed Sally and Laurie to BOD. Needs BOD to stay 5 minutes after meeting.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:Motorcycle trailer for sale-see pictures.Hillsborough is selling their hearse, freezer and ice machine.Black Creek having their 2nd annual Meet & Greet at Fort McCoy campgrounds July 4th weekend.Steve starting to take down products come get if you want something. Take a look at the shotgun. Slo Mo will get picture of 30/30 on website.Forest is hosting the State meeting in August, flyers up front.Raffle, silent auction. 50/50 won by Charles Johnston who donated most back to State.Motion to adjourn made by Alachua, 2nd by Vintage and carried.

TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 5:51 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Shelly Johnston 6/27/2016


BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of the Corporation shall be ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. The Corporation shall have a perpetual existence. A) The meaning of ABATE shall be either or:

a) A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactmentsb) American Bikers Aiming Toward Education

ARTICLE II – PURPOSE

The purpose of this Corporation shall be:A) Promote motorcycle safety through education. B) Elimination of unfair motorcycle-related legislation.C) Protection of personal rights of all motorcyclists. D) Improve the image of motorcyclists to the general public. E) To provide for a Lobbyist to represent ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., and to work with Legislators in

the interest and protection of all motorcyclist rights on the State and National levels.

ARTICLE III – BUSINESS OFFICE

A) P.O. Box 2520, DeLand, FL., 32721-2520B) Telephone: (386)943-9610 FAX: (386)943-9610C) May only be changed by amending the Articles of Corporation.

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP

A) Qualifications for Membership and their manner of admission shall be that they are 18 years of age or older.

B) Active members shall be anyone registered and listed on the current Membership rolls of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

C) Honorary members shall be such other individuals as the Corporation may elect to so honor.D) Members of the local chapters of ABATE shall also be Members of the Corporation upon receipt

of their Name, Address, Zip Code, and Expiration date along with ten dollars ($10.00) from their Chapters.

E) Dues shall normally be twenty dollars ($20.00) for Annual Membership and six hundreddollars ($600.00) for Life Membership. 1) Chapters will submit ten dollars ($10.00) for Annual Membership and four hundred ($400.00)

for Life Membership to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.2) Future dues are subject to change by a resolution of two-thirds 2/3 vote of the State

Delegation. 3) Annual dues are payable on the anniversary of the Member’s admission to the Corporation. 4) Membership shall be non-assessable and no-assignable, but shall be transferable

among chapters within the state.


5) Chapters having a State Board of Directors approved Membership drive, for a specific period of time, may collect a reduced fee, not to be less than the amount normally due to the State Treasury for membership.

F) Multiple Chapter Memberships are allowed in ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. 1) The member who holds multiple chapter memberships can only vote and

hold office in his or her home chapter. a) By default the chapter having the earliest join date will be considered

the member’s home chapter. A member may submit a written request to either his or her home chapter or the State Membership trustee to change his home chapter designation. The request will go into effect 30 days from the date of the request.

G) A member of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. who does not belong to a recognized Chapter shall be known as an At Large Member.1) Dues for At Large Membership shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) for annual or six

hundred dollars ($600.00) for Life Membership, payable directly to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

2) At Large Members will receive a State newsletter.3) An At Large Member, wishing the floor at a State meeting, shall petition the State Secretary

in writing, no less than two weeks prior to the State Board of Directors meeting.H) The State Delegation shall direct the issuance of Membership cards.

1) Each card shall state the period for which it is valid. 2) The form, size, and contents of the Membership card in all other respects shall be fixed from

time to time by the State Delegation and ordered through the State Board of Directors. 3) The name and address of each Member and the date of expiration of their membership will be

entered on the records of the Corporation. 4) If any card shall become lost, mutilated, or destroyed, a new card may be issued on such

terms and conditions as the State Delegation shall determine.I) The Membership of any Member of the Corporation shall automatically terminate upon:

1) The Member’s written resignation delivered to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.2) Non-payment of annual dues. Member will lose seniority after 30 days delinquency.

J) A Member of the Corporation may be suspended by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the Delegation. Suspension must be for good cause and requires the Member to be sent notice of their pending suspension by registered mail and be given an opportunity to be heard before the State Delegation. They must be found not to comply with the rules and regulation of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., or to have committed an act prejudicial to the purposes or welfare of the Corporation.

K) Members of other ABATE, or other Motorcycle Rights Organizations, from states other than Florida, are eligible to become Members of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., at no charge, for the remainder of their Annual home organizations Membership. 1) They must show proof of Florida residency. 2) They must show proof of existing Annual out-of-state Motorcycle Rights Organization

Membership.

ARTICLE V – STATE OFFICERS

A) The affairs of the Corporation are to be managed by the Officers of the Corporation who shall be elected bi-annually (even year) by the State Delegation.

B) The Executive Officers of the Corporation shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Trustees of the Corporation shall be the Sergeant-at-arms, Membership, Public


Relations, Products, Legislative, Newsletter, and Legal Advisor. The Executive Officers and Trustees of the Corporation shall be collectively known as the State Board of Directors.

C) The term of office for the State Board of Directors shall be for two (2) years, with no maximum number of consecutive terms in office. Elections shall be held at the June State meeting. State Board of Directors must be a Member in good standing to obtain and retain office.

D) THE DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE:1) To perform the duties of chairperson at all State/Board meetings. 2) To insure accomplishment of duties by other State Board Members in the time frame allotted. 3) Initiate such actions as are necessary to insure the orderly operation of the Corporation. 4) Act as spokesperson for the Corporation before all Business, Government, and Individual

Organizations and Agencies. 5) Ex-Officio Member of every committee. 6) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 7) Will appoint a pro-tem to fill a vacant position until next regular meeting when the State

Delegation can vote on a person to fill the vacant position. a) Exception: Treasurer to be replaced by vote of Delegation only.

E) THE DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL BE:1) To act as assistant to the President and to perform the duties thereof in the event the President

shall be incapable of performing those duties.2) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.3) Chairperson of all committees.

F) THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY SHALL BE:1) To act as recording Secretary at all State Board of Directors meetings, regular and special

Delegation meetings.2) To insure completion of all Corporate correspondence, reports and required forms. 3) To receive, record and file records of all activities and business transactions of ABATE OF

FLORIDA, INC. 4) To prepare and submit annual written reports, including a financial statement from the

Treasurer, to be submitted at the February meeting. 5) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 6) To prepare an agenda for each Board/State meetings.

G) THE DUTIES OF THE TREASURER SHALL BE:1) To receive, record and account for all Corporation’s funds in accordance with legal and

Corporation policies. 2) To dispense Corporation funds in accordance with the policies established by the State Board

of Directors and to maintain records of the same. a) Withdraws from the Corporation’s funds shall require two (2) signatures and the

approval of the State Board of Directors.b) The President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Sgt-at-arms shall be

authorized to sign checks. c) No two (2) persons in the same household may sign the same check. d) The bearer of the check may not be one of the counter signers.

3) The Treasurer shall be bonded and the State Books shall be maintained by an Accountant annually, or as the need arises for required financial reports. a) The Accountant cannot be a member of, or related to a member of the State Board of

Directors. b) The Accountant must be approved by the State Board of Directors.


4) Furnishes such financial records to the State Board of Directors as may be required in the event of an investigation.

5) Notifies the State Board of Directors if Corporation funds fall below a minimum operating balance.

6) Accomplishes annual audit of financial records and Corporation bank account, and submits financial statements to the Secretary at the February meeting.

7) Amounts over one hundred dollars ($100.00), must be voted on and approved by a majority vote of the seated quorum of the State Board of Directors prior to expenditure.

8) Receives all Chapter Treasurers reports on a monthly basis. 9) Prepares the yearly State budget for presentation at the December State Board meeting.

a) A budget shall be set up by the State Treasurer to pay for expenses incurred in maintaining the State Board of Directors.

b) Treasurer will reimburse expenses upon receipt of signed and dated receipt with a statement of how the expenses were incurred.

10) Responsible for the completion of the yearly tax returns. 11) The State Treasurer’s office shall be audited at the conclusion of each fiscal year or when the

office changes hands, and the results provided to the State Delegates.12) Is required to maintain a current file of corporate financial records at the State Office. 13) Prepare a written report for the State Delegation at each State Meeting. 14) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.

H) THE DUTIES OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) Be in charge of all security arrangements for any and all State events.2) If usable to attend any scheduled event, shall notify the President at the earliest possible time. 3) Co-ordinate, maintain and secure all State security equipment. 4) Perform additional duties as directed by the President or State Board of Directors. 5) Co-ordinate with Chapter Sergeant-at-Arms. 6) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 7) Responsible for annual inventory report of all ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. property, to be

submitted to the State Secretary before the end of the fiscal year.I) THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE SHALL BE:

1) Work with the Treasurer, Secretary and individual chapters to maintain the membership records of the Corporation.

2) Co-ordinate with Chapter Membership Officers. a) Obtain and process membership cards for Chapters upon request. Responsible for

collection of printing and mailing costs from the Chapter.b) Responsible for collection of costs for returned mail.

3) Receive all membership applications and processes same in a timely manner. 4) Maintain all State records of same at the Business office. 5) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 6) Responsible for the co-ordination and recruitment of new chapters and arranging

membership drives. 7) Prepare labels for the mailing of the newsletter from the State membership records. 8) Prepare written report of membership for each State Meeting. 9) Responsible for issuance of At-Large membership cards. 10) Responsible for obtaining and issuing Life Member cards and products. 11) Responsible for the collection of membership dues from the Chapters.


J) THE DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) All copy is subject to State Board of Director approval prior to release.2) Acquire and issue news releases to the media. 3) Develop a database of information defining the major media companies. 4) Develop and implement a system by which media releases are systematically issued to the

appropriate selected media.5) Work with Chapters to develop a means of achieving satisfactory local media coverage. 6) Provide reports on activities to State Delegates. 7) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.

K) THE DUTIES OF THE PRODUCTS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) Orders, inventories and distributes all State ABATE products. 2) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 3) Submits bi-monthly inventory reports to the State Board of Directors. 4) Submits a annual physical inventory with financial report at the December State meeting. 5) Furnish Chapters with current order forms bi-monthly.

L) THE DUTIES OF THE LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) To work in the Legislative/Government relations affairs. 2) To work in Motorcycle Safety/Awareness programs. 3) To work as liaison with other organizations, clubs, and groups, on State and National levels. 4) To get approval from State Board of Directors before a commitment is made on policies. 5) To encourage grass roots participation in the organization and to encourage members to vote

and participate politically.6) To work legislative bills as decided by the State Board of Directors.7) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.

M) THE DUTIES OF THE NEWSLETTER TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) To be responsible for printing, publishing, and mailing a bi-monthly newsletter to all

members, and complimentary issues to interested parties. 2) To have extra newsletters printed for events, functions, and for promoting ABATE OF

FLORIDA, INC. 3) To handle billing of all advertisements, and receiving of fees for such and submit said fees to

ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.4) To select material for the newsletter so as to portray a positive image of ABATE OF

FLORIDA, INC. to the general public. 5) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 6) Will print all By-laws Amendments (proposed & approved). 7) Will print completely revised By-laws every other year (even numbered years).

N) THE DUTIES OF THE LEGAL TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) To act as the Registered Agent for the Corporation. 2) Advise the State Board of Directors on legal matters. 3) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 4) Be a present member of the Florida State Bar Association. 5) The legal trustee will not bill ABATE for hours or services as long as he sits on the State

B.O.D., unless otherwise authorized by the State B.O.D..

O) THE DUTIES OF THE TRUSTEES SHALL BE:Assist the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer with Corporation responsibilities as requested or required by the State Board of Directors.


ARTICLE VI – STATE ORGANIZATION

A) To act for the general membership in accordance with the majority opinion of the members as reflected by the vote of the State Delegates.

B) To investigate, report and make decisions on all matters having a direct bearing on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Corporation

C) To provide the resources necessary for the membership to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

D) Two thirds (2/3) presence of the Executive members of the State Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the conducting of Corporate business.

E) Will assist the Chapters with problems, programs and lobbying.F) Will be a distribution point for current information. G) Will encourage and assist in the organization of new chapters. H) Will be the base for all Chapters, with its primary function being to help improve the effectiveness of

ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. in obtaining its goals. I) Will promote Voter Registration and participation in Political Elections.

ARTICLE VII - STATE DELEGATION

A) There shall be a State Delegation comprised of two members of each Chapter. The delegates purpose shall be to represent the members of their Chapter in the formation of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. policy. The delegation shall be responsible for informing their Chapters of the actions and policies of the Corporation.

B) They shall be paid up members in good standing. C) A member of the State Delegation may be removed from the Delegation at any time if a recall vote of

their Chapter demands such removal. D) A Chapter which fails to send Delegates to two (2) consecutive State meetings shall be considered

inactive. A reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be assessed if the Chapter wishes to reactivate.

E) The voting members of the Corporation shall be the members of the State Board of Directors and recognized State Delegates.

F) Delegates shall receive no compensation for their services as Delegates, but may be allowed their actual and necessary expenses to attend State Delegation Meetings, as approved by their Chapters.

G) Multiple Chapter members can only be a Delegate for one Chapter.

ARTICLE VIII – LOCAL CHAPTERS

A) New Chapters will be submitted to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. upon presentation of at least ten (10) members and a twenty dollar ($20.00) Charter fee. Approval of the State Delegation is required.

B) A potential chapter wishing to be a chapter of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. will not choose a name for their chapter that has been used in the past by any former disbanded chapter since the incorporation of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

C) Will provide ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. with an up-to-date mailing address for the Chapter and


emergency phone numbers. D) Will provide ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. with up-to-date membership data (correct names, addresses

with zip codes, and expiration dates) to be mailed by the 5th of each month. If a Chapter has no membership activity for the month a negative report must be submitted. If a Chapter is delinquent in submitting the required reports:1) At the first State meeting where a Chapter is determined to be delinquent, the chapter shall lose

one (1) delegate vote for each month delinquent2) If the same Chapter is determined to be delinquent at the following State meeting they shall

have no delegate votes. At that time, the Chapter shall also lose its privileges of hosting ABATE events and buying ABATE products.

3) Delegate voting and Chapter privileges shall be reinstated when the State President receives notification from the State Membership Trustee that the delinquent Chapter is up-to-date.

4) If the delinquent Chapter fails to bring its reports up-to-date by the third (3) consecutive month, they shall fall under the rules for disbandment.

E) Upon receiving membership cards from the ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., the Chapters are responsible for filling in data and distribution of membership cards to members.

F) Will submit copies of all local event notices, newsletter, media releases, letters to legislators, and flyers to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

G) Chapters will be responsible for mailing financial reports to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. by the 5th of each month. If a Chapter is delinquent in submitting the required financial reports:1) If a report is determined to be late by the State Treasurer, notwithstanding that no tax is shown

to be due thereon, a penalty in the amount of $50.00 for each month or portion thereof, not to exceed $300 in the aggregate.

2) If the same chapter misses a second consecutive report the chapter will lose its privilege of hosting ABATE events and buying ABATE products.

3) If the delinquent Chapter fails to bring its report up-to-date by the third (3) consecutive month, they shall fall under the rules for disbandment.

4) All privileges will be reinstated when the State President is notified by the State Treasurer that all the delinquent chapters reports are up to date.

H) Chapter will be responsible for:1) Coordinating ABATE functions within their area. 2) Establishing programs that will promote and protect the interests of their members at the City

and County levels. 3) Obtaining, when feasible, a legislative advocate to work with the State Legislative Trustee.

I) Chapters will donate a minimum of 20% of all profits from any and all Chapter profits, excluding membership.

J) Will be considered disbanded for any of the following reasons:1) Less than 10 current, paid up members. 2) Failure to send delegates to three (3) consecutive meetings. 3) Failure to have formal communication for a period of six (6) months with the State Board of

Directors from Chapter Board of Directors. 4) Failure to submit or maintain up-to-date financial or membership reports for three (3) months.

K) When a Chapter is found to meet the grounds for disbandment, or requests disbandment in writing with signatures of at least three (3) Chapter Executive Board members:1) Their Treasury holdings, books, records, receipts and material goods will be picked up by State


Security. 2) All remaining current members will be notified by the State Membership Trustee of disbandment

actions and placed as At Large Members and given the opportunity to transfer to another chapter.

L) No chapter will furnish security for non-ABATE functions. M) When a chapter Board of Directors wishes to disband, the chapter Board of Directors must notify the

State Board of Directors of it’s intent. The State Board of Directors shall appoint a trustee to oversee the vote (to disband). Further the trustee shall call all members of the chapter and determine if there are at least ten (10) members that want to keep the chapter active. If there are at least ten (10) members the State Board of Directors shall be advised of all members who want the chapter to remain active. These members shall then be given the opportunity to elect a new Board of Directors under the guidelines of the trustee or the State President. If a new Board of Directors, with at least four officers, which must include the President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer cannot be elected from the membership of the chapter, then the chapter Board of Directors may disband the chapter in accordance with (State) ABATE’s By-laws or the State S.O.P. (to be enacted).

ARTICLE IX – CHAPTER OFFICERS

A) The affairs of the Chapter are to be managed by the Officers of the Chapter who shall be elected a minimum of one year by the members of the Chapter.

B) The Executive Officers of the Chapter shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer. The Trustees of the Chapter shall be the Sergeant at Arms, Membership, Public Relations, Products, Newsletter, Two (2) State Delegate/Legislative and Safety Director. The Executive Officers and the Trustees of the Chapter shall be collectively known as the Chapter Board of Directors.

C) The term of office for the Chapter Board of Directors shall be for a minimum of one (1) year or more, with no maximum number of consecutive terms in office at the chapters discretion. Chapter elections shall be held in June. Chapter Board of Directors must be a member in good standing to obtain and retain office.

D) THE DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE:1) To perform the duties of chairperson at all Chapter/Board meetings. 2) To insure accomplishment of duties by other Chapter Board members in the time frame

allotted. 3) Initiate such actions as are necessary to insure the orderly operation of the Chapter. 4) Act as spokesperson for the Chapter before all Business, Government, and Individual

Organizations and Agencies. 5) Ex-Officio member of every committee. 6) Will appoint a pro-tem to fill a vacant position until the next regular meeting when the

membership can vote on a person to fill the vacant position. 7) Exception: Treasurer will be replaced by vote of the membership only.

E) THE DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL BE: 1) To act as assistant to the President and to perform the duties thereof in the event the President

shall be incapable of performing those duties.2) Chairperson of all committees.

F) THE DUTIES OF THE SECETARY SHALL BE:1) To act as recording Secretary at all Chapter/Board of Directors meetings. 2) To insure completion of all Chapter correspondence, reports and required forms in a timely

manner.


3) To receive, record and file records of all activities and business transactions of the Chapter.G) THE DUTIES OF THE TREASURER SHALL BE:

1) To receive, record and account for all the Chapter’s funds in accordance with legal and Corporation policies.

2) To dispense Chapter funds in accordance with the policies established by the Chapter Board of Directors and to maintain records of the same. a) Withdrawals from the Chapter’s funds shall require two (2) signatures and the

approval of the Chapter Board of Directors.b) The President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Sgt-at-arms shall be

authorized to sign checks. c) No two (2) persons in the same household can sign the same check. d) The bearer of the check may not be one of the counter signers.

3) Maintains and furnishes such financial records to the Chapter Board of Directors as may be required. a) All financial reports must be sent to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., and must be

mailed by the 5th of each month. b) All financial reports must be accompanied by original receipts, related paper work

and all money owed. c) All financial reports must have the President’s and Treasurer’s signature.

4) Notifies the Chapter Board of Directors if Chapter funds fall below a minimum operating balance.

H) THE DUTIES OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) Be in charge of all security arrangements for any and all Chapter events. 2) If unable to attend any scheduled event, shall notify the President at the earliest possible time. 3) Co-ordinate, maintain and secure all Chapter equipment. 4) Perform additional duties as directed by the President or the Chapter Board of Directors.5) Co-ordinate with the State Sergeant-at-Arms at State Events. 6) Responsible for annual inventory of all Chapter property, to be submitted to the State

Sergeant-at-Arms before the December State meeting. I) THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE SHALL BE:

1) Work with the Treasurer, Secretary to maintain the membership records of the Chapter. 2) Co-ordinate with the State Membership Trustee. 3) Receive and maintain all Chapter membership applications and process same. 4) All membership reports must be mailed to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. by the 5th of each

month. If a Chapter has no membership activity for the month a negative report must be submitted.

5) Responsible to co-ordinate recruiting new members, and arranging membership drives. 6) Will give each new member a copy of these By-laws at the time of their membership. 7) Responsible for issuing membership cards indicating proper name and expiration date.

J) THE DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) All copy is subject to Chapter Board of Directors approval prior to release. 2) Acquire and issue news releases to the media. 3) Develop a database of information defining the media companies. 4) Develop and implement a system by which media releases are issued to the appropriate

selected media. 5) Work with the State Public Relations Trustee to develop a means of achieving satisfactory

local media coverage.


6) Provide reports on activities to the Chapter Board of Directors.K) THE DUTIES OF THE PRODUCTS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:

1) Orders, inventories and distributes all Chapter products. 2) Submit an annual physical inventory with the December financial report. 3) Responsible for the collection of all product money, and remit proceeds of the same, with

expense report to the Chapter Treasurer on a monthly basis.L) THE DUTIES OF THE NEWSLETTER TRUSTEE SHALL BE:

1) To be responsible for printing, publishing, and mailing a newsletter to all members, and complimentary issues to interested parties.

2) To have extra newsletters printed for events, functions, and for promoting ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

3) To select material for the newsletter so as to portray a positive image of ABATE OF FLOIRDA, INC. to the general public.

4) To obtain advertising for the newsletter and remit proceeds of the same, with expense reports to the Treasurer on a monthly basis.

M) THE DUTIES OF THE SAFETY DIRECTOR TRUSTEE SHALL BE: 1) To be responsible for the overall operation of the chapter level Motorcycle Safety Awareness Program (MSAP). 2) To work with other chapter members and the State Safety Director to further motorcycle safety with the state. 3) To coordinate chapter activities with the designated Assistant Regional Safety Directors in furthering the MSAP. 4) Remit expense reports to the chapter Treasurer on an as required basis for expenses directly related to the MSAP. 5) To identify, train and develop individual chapter MSAP instructors. N) THE DUTIES OF THE STATE DELEGATE AND OR LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE SHALL

BE:1) To attend all the regular and special State Meetings.

a) Distribute all paperwork to the appropriate Officers. b) Responsible for the delivery of Life Member cards to the Chapter membership trustee.

2) To keep the Chapter informed on all State and National news. 3) To work with the State Legislative Trustee on all related items.

ARTICLE X – STATE MEETINGS

A) The regular scheduled meetings of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. shall be held the second Saturday of every other month (FEBRUARY, APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER and DECEMBER). The State Board of Directors shall meet at 12:00 noon, the State Delegates meeting shall meet at 2:00P.M..

B) The State Board of Directors of the Corporation may call a special meeting at anytime as deemed necessary, with notification of any special meeting being mailed to each Chapter 14 days in advance.

C) No Chapter will have an event on the same weekend as a State function or State meeting within 100 mile radius, expect in December.


ARTICLE XI – STATE ELECTIONS

A) All elective offices of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. shall be filled at the last regularly scheduled meeting (June) of every other (even) year.

B) All offices shall be held for a term of two (2) years, with no maximum number of consecutive terms in office.

C) No one person shall run for more than one (1) office per term. D) A person running for any of the Executive Officer (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and

Treasurer) positions must have attended a minimum of 8 out of the last 12 State meetings prior to their nomination being accepted.

E) A Supervisor of Elections shall be appointed by the State President prior to the opening of nominations.

F) Nominations shall open two (2) meetings (Feb.) prior to the elections. G) Nominations shall close at the end of Old Business at the meeting prior to the elections (April). At

the close of nominations a committee of three (3) non-candidates shall be appointed by the delegation to make, distribute, collect, and count the ballots. The chairperson of the committee shall be the Supervisor of Elections. 1) Results will be announced upon completion of the count. 2) Ballot tally will also be announced.

H) Election of the State Board of Directors shall begin at the end of Old Business at the June meeting. I) The new State Board of Directors shall take their position before the open of new business. J) Any elected officer may be removed from office by two thirds (2/3) vote of the State Board of

Directors and/or State Delegation. K) Resignation from an elected position must be in writing and submitted to all State Board of

Directors.L) Must be a Member in good standing with ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Also any person running for

any and all offices must be present the day of elections to accept office: persons not present will be considered withdrawn from election. Persons may be excused with proper notification to state.

ARTICLE XII - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1) The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be January 1 to December 31. 2) The State Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided by these By-Laws, may by resolution

authorize any officer or agent of the Corporation to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of the Corporation, and such authority may be general, or to any specific instances. Such authority must be in writing. a) $1,500 shall be the limit for any expenses without a vote of the State Delegation.

3) The State Treasury would limit reimbursements, when requested by a Chapter, for meeting rooms for State meetings to a maximum of $250.00 per meeting. Hosting Chapter will be responsible for set up, parking lot security, refreshments, coffee, and clean up.

4) The State Board of Directors will determine the admission fees at all State events. 5) Paid members of other ABATE Organizations, and other M.R.O.’s (Motorcycle Rights Organization)

shall be eligible for member discounts at all events, when proof of membership is presented prior to admission.

6) Special admission passes may be issued from time to time, with the color, and content of the card to


be selected by the State Board of Directors. a) The person named on such card shall be admitted into any ABATE event State or local at no

charge after providing proof of identification along with the card. b) This does not include events where there is a prize that is determined by entrance fees such

as Poker Runs or Bike Shows, etc. c) These cards are non transferable.

7) NO PETS of any kind are to be admitted into any ABATE event. a) Exception: Physical assistance animals.

8) No chapter shall be eligible for a loan if either their treasurer or membership report is delinquent at the time the loan is requested. A delinquent chapter shall become eligible when report (s) are turned in and approved by the respective state officer. At that time, the state board of directors may approve and dispense the loan previously approved by the state delegation.

9) Any elected officer, State or Chapter, can be removed from office by two-thirds vote. 10) Chapters may have their own By-laws as long as they do not violate State Corporate Operating

Procedures or State By-Laws; either in content, intent, or spirit. In doing so, such By-Laws are considered void. Chapter By-Laws must be on file with ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

11) The Corporation mailing list will not be given out to any other group or corporation or for personal use by anyone in ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. (past or present).

12) The State and all Chapters shall obtain Liability Insurance for any event in which an admission fee is charged or food and/or beverages are served. Under no circumstances shall the State or a Chapter host or hold an event in which alcohol is served by the State or Chapter, without first obtaining an Alcohol permit and Alcohol Liability Insurance. All alcohol permits shall be obtained through the procedure established by the State and will have the signature of the State President. No alcohol permit will be obtained for a charity event. Chapters may obtain a maximum of three (3) permits in any 12 month period.

13) No chapter shall host, sponsor or financially contribute to any event or function that does not maintain 100% of its income to benefit ABATE of FLORIDA, Inc. for a period of one (1) calendar year from the time it receives its charter.

14) Each chapter shall develop a plan for the staffing, implementation and promotion ofThe ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program (MSAP) in support of the State’s efforts in promoting motorcycle safety. In addition, each chapter is to: a) provide a copy of the plan to the State Safety Director within 6 months of the inclusion of this by-law change;

b) provide quarterly reports to the State Safety Director and designated Assistant Regional Safety Director addressing any changes to the plan, the accomplishment of established goals, progress in furthering motorcycle safety and new goals for the next quarter.

ARTICLE XIII – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the Modern Edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the Organization in all cases where they are not inconsistent with these By-Laws and any special rules of order the Organization may adopt.


AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS

A) These By-Laws may be amended or added to. B) Any proposed amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors 10 days prior to the

State meeting at which time it is to be discussed. C) Limit amendments on any one topic to once every two years, or as needed to conduct business. D) A two-third (2/3) vote of the State Delegation shall be required to pass any amendments to these

Articles.

EFFECTIVE DATE

A) These By-laws were revised as of June 11, 2016 and supersede all others.


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AT LARGE 989 710 72% AT LARGE 983 705 72%ALACHUA 129 95 74% ALACHUA 128 95 74%BLACK CREEK 123 102 83% BLACK CREEK 121 100 83%BREVARD 288 222 77% BREVARD 280 218 78%DAYTONA BEACH 282 181 64% DAYTONA BEACH 282 186 66%DUVAL 176 122 69% DUVAL 178 124 70%ESTERO RIVER 153 111 73% ESTERO RIVER 155 114 74%FIRST COAST 46 35 76% FIRST COAST 46 35 76%FOREST 135 104 77% FOREST 130 99 76%FREEDOM 101 71 70% FREEDOM 108 78 72%GATOR ALLEY 345 242 70% GATOR ALLEY 346 243 70%GULF COAST 355 274 77% GULF COAST 358 277 77%HILLSBOROUGH 154 111 72% HILLSBOROUGH 154 110 71%INERSTATE 161 124 77% INERSTATE 165 126 76%LAKE 318 209 66% LAKE 325 213 66%LIGHTHOUSE 72 52 72% LIGHTHOUSE 71 52 73%PALM BEACH 196 129 66% PALM BEACH 196 131 67%PEACE RIVER 302 239 79% PEACE RIVER 301 238 79%POLK COUNTY 141 109 77% POLK COUNTY 142 109 77%SEMINOLE 86 58 67% SEMINOLE 87 59 68%SOUTHEAST 540 445 82% SOUTHEAST 540 445 82%SOUTHERNMOST 340 283 83% SOUTHERNMOST 335 276 82%SOUTHWEST 159 127 80% SOUTHWEST 159 126 79%TREASURE COAST 140 113 81% TREASURE COAST 139 114 82%VINTAGE 51 38 75% VINTAGE 52 38 73%WEST COAST 182 124 68% WEST COAST 185 124 67%TOTALS 5964 4430 74% TOTALS 5966 4435 74%



CHAPTER INFORMATIONALACHUA COUNTY PO Box 633Newberry, FL 32669-0633Jim Burrow, Pres. (352) 262-6330Tony Christopher, VP (352) 262-7175Email: [email protected]: Alachua-Abate.comMeeting: 3rd Friday, 7:00 pmMustang Grill, 13232 SW SR45, Archer, FL

BLACK CREEKPO Box 2123Middleburg, FL 32050-2123Joe Turner, Pres. (904) 860-3202Dennis Brown, VP (904) 571-0270E-mail: [email protected]: http://blackcreek.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Sunday 2:00 PMPlace: VFW Post 82552296 Aster Ave., Middleburg

BREVARD COUNTYPO Box 237582Cocoa, FL 32923-7582Mike Pope, Pres. (321) 639-1776Jonell Pope, Mbrshp (321) 639-1776E-mail: [email protected]: http://brevard.abateflorida.comMeetings: Call for location and timePlace:

DAYTONA BEACHPO Box 263198Daytona Beach, FL 32126-3198Gene Lessig, Pres. (610) 507-4119Alfred Fyock, VP (386) 566-6112Email: [email protected]: http://daytona.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Thursday, 7:30 pmPlace: Eagles Lodge 190 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach 32174

DUVAL COUNTYPO Box 26845Jacksonville, FL 32226-6845William L. Watson, Pres. (904) 517-0065Billy Feagle, VP (904) 768-3732Email: [email protected]: http://duval.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday, 1:00 pmPlace: Greybeards Tavern3382 Commonwealth Ave., Jacksonville

ESTERO RIVERPO Box 366760Bonita Springs, FL 34136-6760Larry Patterson, Pres. (904) 610-7070Shayne Hanley, VP (239) 560-2565E-mail: [email protected]: http://esteroriver.abateflorida.com Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: San Carlos Country Club19137 S. Tamiami Trail, Ft Myers

FIRST COASTPO Box 1412Yulee, FL 32041-1412Barry Sing, Pres (904) 955-5054Hank Webster VP (904) 557-3007E-mail: [email protected]: http://firstcoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Friday 7:00 pmPlace: Moose Lodge 2352850682 US Hwy 17 Yulee, FL

FORESTPO Box 2409Silver Springs, FL 34489-2409Glenn Myers, Pres (352) 484-4291Jim Mahaffey, VP (352) 643-0014E-mail: Website: http://forest.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Saturday, 9:30amPlace: Charlie Horse Restaurant 2425 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

FREEDOM CHAPTER PO Box 15443Brooksville, FL 34604-0118Robert Hotchkiss, Pres. (352) 584-1278Billy Barnes, VP. (352) 587-1281E-mail: [email protected]: http://freedom.abateflorida.comMeetings: 4th Saturday 11:00 amPlace:Marine Corp League #7088405 Sunshine Grove Rd; Brooksville FL

GATOR ALLEYPO Box 10395Naples, FL 34101-0395Lynn Corr, Pres. (239) 450-9939Scott Pignatiello, VP (239) 352-7202Email: [email protected]: http://gatoralley.netMeetings: 4th Sunday, 11:00 amPlace: VFW Post 7721, 800 Neffs Way, Naples

GULF COASTPO Box 11063Pensacola, FL 32524-1063Brandy Westerfield, Pres. (850) 485-3853David Hall VP (850) 384-1363Email: [email protected]: http://gulfcoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday, 10:00 amPlace: American Legion Post 3408890 Ashland Rd., Pensacola

HILLSBOROUGHPO Box 16297Tampa, FL 33687-6297Richard Nasrallah, Pres. (813) 323-2816James Sewell, VP (813) 395-6621Fax: (813) 626-2306Email: [email protected]: http://hillsborough.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Sunday , 11:00 amPlace: Pole Barn, 6921 Senoj Dr., Tampa

USE CHANGE OF INFORMATION FORM AND SEND ALL CHAPTER CHANGES DIRECTLY TO THE STATE OFFICE

Change of information forms can be found at www.abateflorida.com/forms


CHAPTER INFORMATIONINERSTATEPO Box 754Sebring, FL 33871-0754Ernest "G-Man" Gelinas, Pres. (863) 873-6202Dale "D-Mo" Moore, VP (863) 243-4394E-mail: [email protected]: https://sites.google.com/site/abateinerstatechapterMeetings Last Sunday; 9:30 AMPlace: Camp Cloverleaf126 Cloverleaf Road, Lake Placid Florida 33852

LAKE COUNTYPO. Box 492Astatula, FL 34705-0492William “Griz” Deaver, Pres. (352) 742-7754Robbie "Tuna" Jones, VP. (352) 429-3535E-mail: [email protected]: http://lake.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday NoonPlace: Lake County Eagles #427327150 Haywood Worm Farm Rd., Okahumpka

LIGHTHOUSEPO Box 4471Tequesta, FL 33469-4471Zeke Shoemaker, Pres (561) 718-9572Doug Tungate, VP (772) 812-0758Email: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday, NoonPlace: Ralph’s Standup Bar113 Center St., Jupiter

PALM BEACHPO Box 32215West Palm Beach, FL 33420-2215Fred Joseph Pres (561) 723-3712John Valiquette VP (561) 907-0043Website: www.palmbeach.abateflorida.comE-mail: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday 11:30 AMPlace: VFW Post 41432404 Broadway, Riviera Beach

PEACE RIVERPO Box 380415Murdoch, FL 33938-0415"Big John" Little, Pres. (317) 525-8674Dave Adams VP (941) 875-3830E-mail: [email protected]: http:// peaceriver.abateflorida.comMeetings: 4th Sunday; 11:00 AMPlace: American Legion Post 1103152 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

POLK COUNTYPO Box 2743Lakeland, FL 33806-2743Mark "Zman" Zinser, Pres. (863) 559-9550Greg Vernon, VP (863) 934-9333E-mail: [email protected]: http://polk.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 1:00 PMPlace: Johnny G's 5153 N US 98, Lakeland

SEMINOLEPO Box 195429Winter Springs, FL 32719-5429R.D. Reagan, Pres. (407) 718-1283Jim Owens, VP (321) 297-5470Email: [email protected]:Facebook: ABATE of Florida Inc. - SeminoleMeetings: 4th Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: Moose Lodge2660 South Palmetto Ave., Sanford

SOUTHEASTPO Box 292693Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33329-2693Jim "Gambler" Willard, Pres. (954) 553-1426William "Rachet" Prewitt, VP (954) 224-2159E-mail: [email protected]: www.abatese.orgMeetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: Various locations in service area, call Pres or VP for location

SOUTHERNMOSTP.O. Box 523108Marathon, FL 33052-3108Sandy MacLaren, Pres. (305) 664-9661Marty Baird, VP (305) 394-3563E-mail: [email protected]: http://southernmost.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday 11:00 AMPlace: Location Varies - Call Pres or VP

SOUTHWESTPO Box 60745Ft. Myers, FL 33906-6745Robbs Rabell Pres. (239) 458-3136Moe Moser, VP (412) 999-3397E-mail: [email protected]: http://southwest.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 10:30 AMPlace: Six Bends Harley-Davidson9501 Thunder Road, Ft Myers 33913

TREASURE COAST PO Box 1360Roseland, FL 32957-1360Steve Kliemisch, Pres. (772) 778-8130Susan Hulce, VP (772) 589-3599Email: [email protected]: http://treasurecoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Wednesday 7:00pmPlace: American Legion Post 189807 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian

VINTAGE PO Box 860244St. Augustine, FL 32086-0244Marcus Hotelling, Pres. (321) 607-2516John Massoth, VP (904) 729-6960E-mail: [email protected]: http://vintage.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Sunday 3:00pmLocation: VFW, 6184 US 1 S, St. Augustine

WEST COAST PO Box 50937Sarasota, FL 34232-0307Mike Duffey, Pres. (941) 807-1299Victor MacDonald, VP (941) 302-0824E-mail:[email protected]: http://westcoast.abateflorida.com Meetings: 3rd Sunday, 11:00 AMPlace: American Legion 5201 Richardson Way, Sarasota


Everyone over the age of 18 with proper ID are welcome! to: ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.’s

Fall State Biker Bash Friday, October 7 through Sunday, October 9, 2016

Gates open at 12 Noon on October 7 and Event ends at 12 Noon on October 9 Peace River Campground, 2998 NW Highway 70, Arcadia, FL 34226 – 863-494-9693

Food, Beverages, Vendors, Motorcycle Games, Live Bands and 50/50s Membership and Safety Awareness Information Booth

Campground has golf cart and canoe rentals available (extra cost)

Also hosting the Iron Horse Rodeo Saturday, October 8, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Weekend will also include a Scavenger Hunt and Swap Meet

WEEKEND ADMISSION: Includes Primitive Camping $35 at gate or $30 in advance Primitive camping is on first come basis, no roping off RV/Trailer Contact campground at 863-494-9693 for reservation and fee, plus $35 at gate or $30 in advance for event ALL DAY PASS: No Camping Friday Noon to Midnight $15 Saturday Noon to Midnight $15

VENDORS – PRE REGISTERED ONLY 10x10 $75 for entire weekend - Email John Little at [email protected] For Further Info Contact: Bill Bird – 941-613-1232 or email at [email protected]

Don’t like camping? Buy a day pass, join the fun and stay at one of the local hotels!

Oak Park Inn 2 W. Oak St.

Arcadia, FL 34266 863-494-9500

Knights Inn Arcadia 504 S. Brevard Ave. Arcadia, FL 34266

863-494-4884

Holiday Inn Express 2709 SE Hwy 70 Arcadia, FL 34266

863-494-5900

Economy Inn 324 S. Brevard Ave. Arcadia, FL 34266

863-494-2915 No Guns, Fireworks, Pets, Attitudes or Glass Containers

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 STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY

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We wish to thank all of those who have served our country in the military. Also, a big thanks to

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