Southwest Chapter of ABATE of Florida January 2013 Newsletter

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JANUARY 2013Volume XXXII, Issue V

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Presidents Message

Minutes

Membership Report

Calendar

Events

Christmas run photos

NCOM Bytes

Legislative Report

Southwest Chapters Annual Chili Cook Off and Blessing of The Bikes

January 27th 12-3 PM


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Southwest Chapter

PO Box 60745, Fort Myers, FL 33906-6748southwest.abateflorida.com

President Wayne Cerra 239-989-3349 [email protected] President Jimmie Dennis 239-440-4213 [email protected] Tracy Davis 239-645-7936 [email protected] Todd KC Burns 239-634-3080 [email protected] At Arms Ken Coon 765-464-9542 [email protected] Trustee Wayne Cerra 239-989-3349 [email protected]/Communications Wayne Cerra 239-989-3349 [email protected] Ken Teddybear Miller 239-693-7035 [email protected] EditorKevin Barfield 239-771-2804 [email protected] Jimmie Dennis 239-440-4213 [email protected] CoordinatorVictor Piorkowski 239-823-6159 [email protected] Musburger 239-334-1620 [email protected] Delegate Frank Kennedy 239-849-9065 [email protected] Delegate Pam Mix 239-362-8807 [email protected] Kevin Barfield 239-771-2804 [email protected] ATM Musburger 239-334-1620 [email protected] Chaplain Tom Provenzano 239-267-8641 [email protected] Captain Scott Turner 239-677-2310 [email protected]

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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. 2011 ABATE of Florida, Inc. Southwest Chapter All Rights Reserved

Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for Federal Income Tax PurposesABATE of Florida, Inc. and Southwest Chapter Does Not Condone Drinking and Driving

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Hello Everyone,

Welcome to all the new members of the Southwest Chapter and to our e-mail network members. I would like to take a moment to thank evryone involved in making our 32nd annual Christmas run a success. Without our Sponsors and Advertisers we could not have set up this evand a BIG THANK YOU to those who came out and rode with us. As rides go, this was one of the most respected and respectful group of riders I have ever had the pleasure to ride with. I have received lots of feedback on the ride itself. Nice tight group, No one jumping out ofline, No Incidences have came in, Thank you again. Thank you to Bikers Post and Ron Cox of Thunder Roads magazine for the photos.Thank you to our Chapter members who always step up to provide the best possible experience. See our list of supporters in this newsletteThank you to our Board for dedicating this years run to my Dad, Gene Abe Cerra, who was not only my dad, but a SW Chapter membeand a WWII Veteran. Many questioned why I did not have a pretty lady behind me for the ride? Those close to me knew that I saved that s

for my Dad. No offense ladies, there will be plenty more rides ahead.

This months event will be our annual chili cook off hosted at Southwest Cycles and joining us this year, the Ft Myers L.AM.A . Chapter. back page for flyer and more information. We are still looking for new advertisers and sponsors. Id like to welcome Sherri Kubesh and 2

Century Oncology as well as Pericos on Hancock Bridge as new advertisers/sponsors.

Next chapter meeting we will start planning for the State meeting we will be hosting as a Chapter in June. Details to follow, not event to b

missed.

This is the weather we have all been waiting for, so, get out and ride, be safe, Look, Look, Look again,

Your President,

Wayne Cerra

If you ride like theres no tomorrow, there wont be. - Author unknown

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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

MISSION STATEMENTWHO WE ARE

We are a non-profit organization of motorcycle en-thusiasts from all walks of life. We lobby and educatethe government and the general public to promotemotorcycling in a safe and positive image. We en-deavor to enlist the cooperation and participation ofall organizations and individuals that share a similarinterest in preserving our American tradition of FREE-DOM. We promote motorcycle safety, training, & po-litical awareness. We ARE NOT A CLUB OR A GANG.We fund our work through toy runs, poker runs,campouts, and other motorcycle activities. We areyour neighbors & friends who work, pay taxes, andget involved with our community. We serve and sup-

port our country and believe in freedom. We use alllegal means to protect our rights without infringingon the rights of others.

OUR GOALS

To become a powerful and viable political force in

legislative matters concerning the motorcyclist.

To promote the safe riding habits without infringingon individual freedoms.

To motivate the bikers to write letters to their legisla-tors before, during, and after the legislative session.

To furnish our members with a newsletter to keep allbikers informed in regards to upcoming legislation.

Disclaimer:

The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily thoseof ABATE of Florida, Inc. and or the Southwest Chapter.This publication allows members to express their beliefs and opin-ions. ABATE of Florida, Inc. and Southwest Chapter accept noresponsibility for the comments, opinions or views contained inthis newsletter.

Please direct correspondence in reference to this publication to:Wayne Cerra(cell) 239-989-3349

Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for Federal TaxPurposes.


2010 ABATE of Florida, Inc. Southwest Chapter All Rights ReservedABATE of Florida, Inc. and the Southwest Chapter do not condonedrink-ing while riding or driving

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January 2013

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MEETING FOR BOARD APPROVAL FORSUBMISSIONS

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Southwest ChapterMeeting Schedule

This months

Chapter MeetingWill be on

January 6th, 2013

10 a.m.Harley Davidson of

Fort Myers

Located at2160 Colonial Dr.

Fort Myers, FL 33907239-275-4647


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ABATE of Florida, Inc.'s Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program

ABATE of Florida, Inc. is a state-wide non-profit organization of motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of liWe promote motorcycle safety awareness, encourage continuing rider training and political awaness. We fund our work through motorcycle related activities. We are your neighbors and friends, wwork, pay taxes, serve our country and vote. We believe in freedom. We use all legal means to prote

our rights without infringing on the rights of others.ABATE of Florida, Inc. acknowledges the growth of motorcyclist of all ages riding in the State of Flida whether it is for economic reasons or pleasure. We are dedicated to teach our Motorcycle SafeAwareness Program in our efforts to reduce injuries and fatalities in our beautiful State of Florida. Oprogram is a 45 minute presentation including two videos to help everyone driving on Floridas roabecome more aware of motorcyclists. Classes are taught in all 10th grade drivers ed classes in LCounty by the Southwest Chapters Certified members. Sharing the road with respect and knowledgejust one of many focuses we have pertaining to Motorcycle Safety.If you are planning on visiting or live in our beautiful State of Florida whether you choose to ride

drive here are some facts to keep in mind:Obey all traffic laws, signs & signalsConstantly check and expect to see motorcyclesMotorcycles are smaller than cars or trucks and it can be more difficult to judge their approachi

speedLook, look, & look again at traffic intersections before you turn or pull outAllow a three second Space Cushion when following a motorcycleThere are 7 to 9 blind spots in an average vehicleGive Motorcycles the same respect and courtesy that you want for yourself and other motorists

For Laws pertaining to riding a motorcycle in the State of Florida please visit www.hsmv.state.fl.

ABATE(American Bikers Aimed Toward Education)

Southwest Chapter is a not-for-profit, safety, educationaland advocacy motorcyclist organization. Its aims are to

motorcycling in a positive image along with safety andawareness. The Southwest Chapter is a great group ofpeople who are working hard for the greater good of Flor

ida motorcycle riders. We would like you to join us andmake it an even better chapter!

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2012 - The Mass Shootings - The ChildrenA Spiritual Perspective

As of this date: 12/20/2012, news accounts from CBS and others, report at least 16 mass shootings in theAnd, the year of violence and innocent people being lost, may not be over.

The secular world view, puts the blame on gun laws (or, the lack thereof), mental illness, poor security produres, poor security implementation, violence in video games, Hollywood-type entertainment, poor parentilack of support for parents with poorly functioning children, pop-culture, peer pressure, dysfunctional famililack of good role models, and lack of morals. The seemingly increase in violence would be a result of the dsensitization, caused by the increased exposure to some of the above.

Hopefully, we can offer some spiritual perspective.

If we look back in history, starting with the Book of Genesis, you will see that it was God's intention for us tin harmony with Him, forever. God created Adam and Eve, made in the image and likeness of the CreatoHowever, Adam and Eve exercised their stewardship of a free will by disobeying God (Genesis 3: 1-13). Deuteronomy 30:19-20, God tells us in the scriptures, "Now choose life, so that you and your childrenliveand that you may love the LORD your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the LORyour life..." In Joshua 24:15, in part, says, "But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, thenchoose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... But as for me and my household, we will ser

the LORD.- NIV

The Bible and history tells us many accounts of people making wrong choices and thwarting God's will. Othe first, following the fall in the Garden of Eden, is where Cain exercises his free will and kills Abel. The s

ers in 2012 obviously exercised their free will and not God's, where God clearly s tates in the Ten Commandments, that one sha ll not commit murder. With sin, which is going against God's winnocents will suffer. Sometimes, that suffering becomes tragic. One way to look at it... imagine that if a man with a family commits a crime. His whole family, which may be innocent, will suffehere will be many ramifications of that suffering. He will cause himself to go to prison and not be able to provide a living for his family. It may cause a severe strain on the marriage and with thechildren. How will the children react? How will they be looked upon by the community?.... etc.... etc....

The people that pulled the triggers and committed murder this year, were not operating within God's will.

Scripture tells us of horrific/evil violence against children. Scriptures tell us of people sacrificing their children to a pagan god. "He sacrificed his children in the fire in the Valley of Ben Hinnom, practiced divination and witchcraft, sought omens, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did much evil in the eyes of the L ORD, arousing his anger.."- 2 Chronicles 33:6Remember the story of Moses as a baby? His mother set him adrift on the Nile River in a basket, so he could float to someone who would take him in and protect him? The Pharaoh had issudecree to murder all male Hebrew children (Exodus 1:22). Then, there is King Herod. "When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orderskill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi." Matthew 2:16 -NIV In modern times, sowhere between one, to one and a half million children were killed during the Holocaust.

You can't blame God for these terrible things that have happened. Because, satan will use anyone who is not in God's will to do his bidding. 1 Peter 5:8 says, "Be sober, be vigilant; becausyour adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." NKJV

Satan may not particularly like children. As it is almost Christmas, we are thinking about celebrating the birth of a Child who is going to set things right! In Genesis 3:15, God is saying to EveAnd I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise you on the head, and yo u shall bruise him on the heel. This is the seed woman and not of a man. Nowhere else in the Bible is a woman said to have a seed. It is always the man who is said to have a seed. But here, God says, the woman's seed will bruise the

serpent's (the devil's) head. Therefore, a virgin birth will bring about the Messiah. The devil/serpent fooled and seduced Eve i nto disobeying God. But, in the future, her seed would crush satan

head. Jesus defeated satan through His death on the cross. Of course, that prophecy was fulfilled by the birth and death of Jesus, who was born to a virgin.

What has happened to the babies and children who have been taken? Have they gone to Heaven? At such an early age, children usually have not been given the opportunity to accept or rejhe Gospel message of salvation. Most would be too young to fully comprehend the Gospel message, if it was given to them. They cannot be held accountable as someone who has reachedage where they can fully reason and act upon their f ree will in making a salvation decision. The Bible seems to indicate thi s in a couple of passages. Deuteronomy 1:39 says, "Moreover yourones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they spossess it." Isaiah 7:14-16, says, "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Curds andhoney He shall eat, that He may know to refuse the evil and choose the good. For before the Child shall know to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land that you dread will

forsaken by both her kings." Listen to what Jesus said and what He did, in Mark 10:13-16, "People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the dples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such athese. Truly I tell you, anyone who wil l not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.' And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blethem." We believe those children are in Heaven, because they are washed clean by the Blood of Jesus on the cross.

A certain Child, who is born, will have the ultimate justice, by His eventual death on the cross. Satan and all his schemes will be ultimately defeated. In the end times, this Child, who is the SoGod, will have the final judgment. And, in Revelation 20, we read the devil will be cast into the Lake of Fire. God says of those doing the evil deeds:

"It is mine to avenge; I will repay.In due time their foot will slip;

their day of disaster is nearand their doom rushes upon them.

(Deuteronomy 32:35 - NIV)

We can be assured we will again, see the young children who have preceded us, by having a right relationship with God, through His Son, Jesus. Romans 3:23 says, "All have sinned and fshort of the glory of God." So, understand that all are sinners and the world will never be perfect until Christ returns to set things anew. Ephesians 6:12 says, "Our struggle is not againsflesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."Ask God to foryour sins and invite Jesus into the center of your life. The world and the evil that goes on in it will let you down, but He never will. Philippians 4:4-7 says,"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will sagain: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present yourequests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Please pray, "Dear God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, my heavenly Father, I confess that I am a sinner and have been separated from You. I receive your forgiveness ofsins. I repent and accept the gift of repentance and I wish to be free in You. I confess with my mouth that your son Jesus is my savior and died for me. I believe in my heart that Yraised Him from the dead. I receive Jesus into my heart and ask Him to become the center of my life. I ask, in the Name of Jesus. Amen."Blessings,Pastor Tom (Estero River ABATE Life Member and Southwest ABATE Chapter Chaplain) and Chaplain Kathy (SW ABATE Life Member)- www.messiahsmessengers.org or

[email protected]

DEAR FELLOW

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LEGISLATIVE REPORTJanuary 2013

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ood Morning Freedom Fighters:

I hope the holidays were good to you, and Santa brought you everything you wanted, or at least everything you deserved

In the wake of the terrible tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Conn., Gov. Rick Scott has called on schools to review their

rity procedures, and has refused to consider any gun control legislation at this time.

So far, only a few bills have been filed concerning guns, and one legislator has filed a bill calling for an armed deputy to baced in every elementary school. We will be tracking these and other bills, and reporting on their outcome. Our lobbyist, Doc, telat he is writing a new stiffer penalties bill and will have it filed before the upcoming legislative session that starts on March 5. I haen a copy of the bill yet, but as soon as I get it, I will pass it along to you. As I said at our last chapter meeting, Florida bikers wiing into this legislative session with a full plate, both in Tallahassee and in Washington, D.C., so I expect that we all will be verys year. Now that the elections are over and our new legislators have been sworn in, and committee assignments have been hant, Lee County has a new Legislative Delegation. Three of the members are old friends to bikers, the other three are new. It s govery important for us to develop a good working relationship with all of the members of the Lee County Legislative Delegation a

eir staffs. Im including their contact information here. I suggest that you print this out and keep it for future referenc e.

om the AMA:S. Environmental Protection Agency may no longer require minimum gas purchase at certain pumps

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency apparently is scrapping its requirement that all consumers buy at least four gagasoline from certain gas pumps that dispense the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend, the American Motorcyclist Association repo

om the Motorcycle Riders Foundation:accurate Study on Motorcycle Safety Praised by Governors Highway Safety Association.

Recently the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) praised the inaccurate study on motorcycle safety doe Government Accountability Office (GAO).

What both reports failed to tell you is that motorcyclists are safer now than since 1984. Heres why; in 2010 fatalities were

ost identical to 1984, around 4,500 motorcyclists a year. However, what they did not tell you is that in 1984 5.5 million motorcyclere registered in the USA. Compare that to the 7 million registered motorcycles in 2010. Thats 1.5 million more motorcycles andme amount of fatalities.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and Federalghway Administration (FHWA) Highway Statistics.

Both the GAO and the GHSA are pushing for what they believe is the silver bullet of motorcycle safety, the mandatory helmw. Proper riding gear should be left to the rider, not the government. When you look at States like Tennessee and Arizona that hughly the same size population and then break down fatality numbers it becomes clear that helmet laws do not have significant ce. Tennesseehas a mandatory helmet law and 121 fatalities for 2010. Arizona has no mandatory helmet law and had 88 fatalitthe same period of time. Even right over the border from Tennessee their neighboring Kentucky, which also has no mandatory

et law, had just 87 fatalities in 2010.

Another area where the Government agencies continue to overlook when dealing with motorcycle safety is rider educatione cannot teach people to ride motorcycles we will have more and more fatalities.Take New Hampshire for example. According to Robert LeTourneau, New Hampshire State Official Motorcycle Education

alist they have had 15 fatal motorcycle accidents of riders who took the class since 1990. Thats out of over 44,000 studen ts traithe same time period and .034% of fatal motorcycle accidents. All with no mandatory helmet law.

While mandatory helmet laws look good on paper they rarely work in the real world. The best approach to motorcycle safed will always be rider education and awareness campaigns. Teaching people how to ride a motorcycle in the proper way and ed

g the general public to look for motorcycles, which can only benefit pedestrians and bicyclists as well, will avoid crashes and saves.


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LEGISLATIVE REPORT (Cont.)January 2013

nother Federal Government Agency Gets it Wrong, Again.The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report on the motorcycle safety grants known as the

n 2010 motorcycle safety grant program. The program has been wildly successful at infusing much needed financial resources ctly into the motorcycle safety community. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) was instrumental in getting the grant progra

t up and running. Currently the money, over $45 million over the past 6 years, can only be used for educational purposes. Thosanything from paying instructors, buying new training bikes and equipment, to public education efforts such as look twice camigns.

What the GAO is suggesting is that congress change the language so that the monies can be used for other purposes, sulmet use campaigns. The MRF does not agree with this. The original intent of congress with the grant program was to reduce fas through crash avoidance techniques, not through safer crashing, as the GAO believes we should.

The GAO estimates are just that, a guess. The fact is that the GAO did not really do any new studies or research. They simcycled the same tired talking points that are used by any number of government or quasi government groups.

This isnt the first t ime motorcyclists have been painted in a bad light, calling us a social burden on Americas health carem. The MRF disagrees with that.

Critics and the uninformed believe that motorcyclists, helmeted or not, account for a super majority of health care costs, fr

uma room to long-term care. The problem is thats just not true. There are not a lot of studies on social burden, but more thanough to soundly and logically deflate the social burden myth around motorcyclists.The Journal of American Medicine, one of the most respected of all medical publications, published the findings of a 1988

udy on the subject of the public costs of motorcycle related injury at a specific Seattle, WA hospital. The results clearly showed tcosts to sort out a motorcycle injured patient, 63.4% of the bill was paid out with taxpayer dollars. Thats an astoundingly high cquestion, but what the study goes on to say is that the public cost of any injury at that same Seattle treatment center was 67%,

6% higher. Statistical dead heat.There is also a little more to that story because the public cost of health care is about 45% currently, and was significantly

an that in the mid-eighties when the study was conducted. The facility used for the study was Harborview, a division of the UniveWashington, and one of the largest and state-of-the art facilities in the Seattle region. Because of that the facility sees most of t

orst-case scenarios routinely.A similar study done by the University of North Carolina also found that there was no statistical difference in public cost t o

otorcycle related injury over any other type of injury. Its also important to keep things in perspective. Last year the pub lic share otorcycle related injuries were 0.001% of the entire public health care cost. The MRF will keep you updated on this issue.

See you in the wind,TEDDYBEAR

Political Parties

roughout the history of the United States, there have been two main political parties. Starting with the Federalists and Anti-deralists, the parties have developed over the years to the current system - Democrats and Republicans. Although the freedom

eate new political parties exists, no other party has been able to gain the support they need to develop. These minor parties usu

cus on specific issues and lack the following to win a national election. The majority of the voters believe their vote will count onlhen it is used to select a candidate from one of the two major parties.

sues as well as party platforms evolve through time. There is a wealth of information out on the internet concerning history and cnt issues. We have provided the following links for those seeking more in-depth study of the parties and their platforms.

emocratic Party http://www.democrats.org/

epublican Party http://www.gop.com/About/

rectory of U. S. Political Parties http://www.politics1.com/parties.htm
http://www.democrats.org/http://www.democrats.org/http://www.gop.com/About/http://www.gop.com/About/http://www.politics1.com/parties.htmhttp://www.politics1.com/parties.htmhttp://www.politics1.com/parties.htmhttp://www.gop.com/About/http://www.democrats.org/


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loridas Lee Countyegislative Delegation

ep. Matt Caldwell, R-79, ChairWayne Miller Jr. Building, 15191 Homestead Rd.

ehigh Acres, Fl. 33971. Phone: (239) 694-0161-Mail:[email protected]

egislative Assistant: Charlotte Gammieen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-30, Vice Chair

926 Victoria Ave., 2nd Floor,. Myers, Fl. 33901. Phone: (239) 338-2570-Mail:[email protected] Assistant: Matthew Hunter, Tiffanydwards, Lynda Fino, Tamara Holliday

en. Garrett Richter, R-23

2999 E. Tamiami Trail, Suite 203,aples, Fl. 34112-4961. Phone: (239) 417-6205

-Mail:[email protected] Assistant: Becky Kokkinos, Michael

achef, Sandra Mummert

ep. Dane Eagle, R-77

039 SE 9th Place, Room 310,ape Coral, Fl. 33990. Phone: (239) TBD-Mail:[email protected] Assistant: Paige Biagi. District: Bradleyavidson

ep. Heather Fitzenhagen, R-7820 Main St.,. Myers, Fl. 33901. Phone: (239) 533-2440-Mail:[email protected] Assistant: Edward Metzger. District:hristine Deramo

ep. Ray Rodrigues, R-76

ico Lake Commons, 17595 S. Tamiami Tr., Suite8

ort Myers, Fl. 33908. Phone: (239) 433-6501

-Mail:[email protected] Assistant: James Mullen. District: Jas-ine Villanueva

ffice of Governor Rick Scott

ate of Floridahe Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St.,allahassee, FL 32399-0001. Phone: (850) 488-7146-Mail: www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scott

Office of Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll

State of FloridaThe Capitol, 400 S. Monroe St., PL-05Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001. Telephone: (850) 484711. Facsimile: (850) 921-6114E-Mail: www.ltgov.com/ContactUs.html

Florida Senate Web site: www.flsenate.gov

Office of Senate President Don Gaetz404 S. Monroe Street,Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 . Phone: (850) 487-5E-Mail:[email protected] Chief of Staff: Chris Clark

Florida House of Representatives Web site:www.myfloridahouse.gov

The Honorable Will Weatherford, Speaker

Florida House of Representatives402 South Monroe Street,Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300. Phone: (850) 717-50E-Mail:[email protected] Legislative Assistant: Joy Hampton, Ralph Lair
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scotthttp://www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scottmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A0PDoKlWp.VQ7gwAlAuJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBlMTQ4cGxyBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1n?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dflorida%2Bclipart%26n%3D30%26ei%3Dutf-8%26y%3DSearch%26fr%3Dyfp-t-701%26tmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scottmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR

2012 VETERANS RUN SPONSORS

21ST CENTURY ONCOLOGY * SOUTHWEST CYCLES

RUM RUNNERS * The JOINT * DIXIE ROADHOUSE * FT MYERS HARLEY DAVIDSON * GATOR PRESS PRINTING

HAUS OF TRIKES AND BIKES * PERICOS BAR & GRILL * PRIDE OF UNIFORM * AMERICAN CYCLES & ACCESSORIE

SCOTT TURNER @ THE TURNER TEAM/C21 BIRCHWOOD * VADAS INSURANCE AGENCY * HURRICANE CYCLES

[email protected] * VERDOW CYCLES * REALTOR THOMAS PHISTER 239-810-0931

BIKERS FOR CHRIST, FLORIDA * ERIK METZLER FOUNDATION * GOOD TIMES SPORTS BAR & GRILL

PRESIDENT WAYNE CERRA

VICE PRESIDENT JIMMIE DENNIS

SECRETARY TRACY DAVIS

TREASURER TODD KC BURNS

SGT AT ARMS KEN DIESEL COON

PASTOR TOM & KATHY PROVENZANO

JAMES BOGIE BOGENREIDER

RAY KUZERA

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO

THE LEE COUNTY & CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS TRAFFIC DIVISION FOR OUR MOTOR ESCORT

DOREEN MOMMA HEN BURNS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THE CHAPTER QUILT

FT MYERS HARLEY DAVIDSON FOR THEIR FACILITY USE AND THEIR EXCEPTIONAL STAFF

BIKERS POST FOR ALL THE GREAT PHOTOS

RON COX OF THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE

RIDE DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF GENE ABE CERRA 8/16/24-11/22/12

THANK YOU TO ALL THE 269 REGISTERED RIDERS WHOM WITHOUT YOU, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN JUST ANOTHER DA

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SW CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO STEPPED UP TO MAKE THIS EVENT SUCCESSFUL, AND, OF

COURSE, OUR VETERANS, PAST AND PRESENT, THANK YOU!

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER MEMBER SPONSORS:
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Keith BakerDarrell BarnettDenee BartelsScott Blink

Chet ButzJames BurkholderNora BurkholderDon CampbellFrances CazesWayne CerraJonathan ConantTerry CovingtonAudrey Cran

Maggie CranRick CranRob CranRobert Cruz CrusanJim CrystalDan CurryGinny DAstiBiffle DavisMary Dicenzo-Porter

Al DiagiacoFrank DisommaCindy DoakRandy EckMarius Espeleta

Brian GalvinSonny GartrellSteven GoldsteinLynnda GrayLarry GulliaBob HallHarry HooverJeff HooverGeorge HuttmanSusan Red HuttmanDan JacksonCindy CJ JordanFrankie Kennedy

John KennedyEd LaCombeJulio LopezMary Ann Rivera-LopezKD Marlowe

Russell MayRev.Rea MeansDon Meredith Jr.Jo Ann Miller

Kenneth MillerJohn Mitchell

Jim MozeleskiTaylor MusburgerTerry PadillaBob Penn

Asuncsion PeppersRichard PeppersVictor PiorkowskiKathleen ProvenzanoRev. Thomas ProvenzanoBill RobinsonJanet RolfeTabitha RossiRoland SalsberryJencye SchmittJerry SchmittBruce ScheinerElsie Seif

Robert SimonKelly SmithRandall SpiveyRichard StergulzSandy StergulzGrandpa StewartLynda StewartRussell SullivanScott Turner

Ruth VorysTeresa WebsterD. Payton WellsMichael WielandJama WyattSteve Wyatt

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MEETING MINUTESDecember 2012

PG 20

ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. SOUTHWEST CHAPTER GENERAL MEETING @ Harley Davidson December 2nd, 2012

Meeting called to order by SGT at Arms: 10:06a.m.

ANYONE ELSE BESIDES THE Sec. taking notes? No

Please keep the chatter down so all can hear and lets keep this a positive meeting

RESIDENTS REPORT: WAYNE CERRA, Absent, ExcusedExcusedWishes to thank everybody for their support for him and his family.

CE PRESIDENT: JIMMIE DENNISChristmas Ride December 23rd. Spread the word, pick up someflyers and get them out. Harley Davidson will be helping us withcollections.

Donations are needed, please help. We will be donating all cannedod products to WUA.

Bike Tickets, need money ASAP.Lets get motivated and show your support.

CRETARYS REPORT: TRACY DAVISMotion to accept last months minutes as written in the newsletter

ade by Ken Coon and seconded by Kevin Barfield.

REASURERS REPORT: TODD KC BURNS, Absent, ExcusedMotion to accept last months report made by Tracy and seconded byc.

ARGENT AT ARMS: KEN COON

No incidents to report

EMBERSHIP REPORT:8 new members and 4 renewals

EWSLETTER: KEVIN BARFIELDPlease help us get some advertising. This is your chapter also sop.Thank you for sending me the information on time for the newsletter.

EBSITE: TAYLOR ATM MUSBURGERAbsent but continues to improve the website

AFETY DIRECTOR: VICTOR PIORKOWSKISchool safety programs begin in January. Class dates will be 1/9,1, 1/15, 1/22 & 1/23.

PRODUCTS: WAYNE CERRA, excused, Jimmie Dennis reported1. We are still in need of a products person for Bike Nites and Even2. We will be ordering shirts for the X-mas ride and also we will be odering chapter flags.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT: KEN TEDDYBEAR MILLER1. In the newsletter

DELEGATE REPORT: NO MEETING LAST MONTH1. Next State Meeting will be Duvall Chapter, Jacksonville Decemb

8th. Wayne and Frankie to Delegate

ROAD CAPTAIN: SCOTT TURNER1. Excused.2. Ride to Hot Rod & Hogs event in Punta Gorda with Ken Diesel Cafter the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:1. X-mas ride, need donations and sponsors.2. X-Mas ride falling into place. We will be making a Quilt out of Abashirts and other memorabilia.

NEW BUSINESS:1. Bike tickets on sale now. Drawing will be at Daytona Bike Week March 16, 2013.2. Bike Week, looking to go and support Abate.

3. A couple of new bills have been introduced over cell phone bansCollier County Sheriff is looking to ban in Collier County.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:1. Supporting L.A.M.A Toy Run Dec 15th to Guadalupe Center in Imkalee2. Supporting Adopt-A-Family ride on Dec 15th Cape Coral escorteride to 5 families

TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: ________10:40am______________


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MEEMBERSHIP REPORT

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Renewals expire last day of your month

Membership is $20.00 per year and in-

cludes a $4,000.00 Accidental Death or

Dismemberment Policy

Membership applications can be picked

up at Bike Night weekly at the Joint in

Cape Harbor on Tuesdays from 6 9:3

pmAlso at all your local motorcycle shops

throughout Lee County where many of

fer discounts to ABATE card holders

Welcome new members:

Marius Espeleta, new LIFE member

Dr Tom White

Paul Hill

Justin Batdorf

Lisa Ortengren

Tracy Ortengren

Justine Gonzalez

Bernadette Walters

6 of these new members joined up at our Christmas ride

Renewed members:

Barbara Bardell

Moe Moser

Wendy Mangina

Gerald Mangina

Carl Nelson

Jason Stanford

Lynne Davis

Linda Honeycutt

Carlos Perez

Due to Renew:

January FebruaryLily Arenas Ronald EibenRon Cox David Elias

Gwynne Hickman Tim FisherDonna Jordan Chelsey MathesonJohn Schiller Gary SerragoJim Shores Robert YohoCesar VelenciaGary Will


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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SISTER CHAPTER INFORMATION

CALOOSAHATCHEE ESTERO RIVERMeetings: TBD Meetings: every 3rd Sunday at 10:00 AM

Place: Wicked Wings8024 Alico Rd. #A10, Ft. Myers, FL.

GATOR ALLEY PEACE RIVERMeetings: every 4th Sunday at 11:00 AM Meetings: every 4th Sunday at 11:00 AMPlace: VFW Place: 4940 Pan American Blvd., North Port, FL.

Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL.(no meeting in Dec.)

SOUTHWEST WEST COASTMeetings: every 1st Sunday at 10:00 AM Meetings: every 4th Sunday at 11:00 AMPlace: Harley Davidson of Ft. Myers Place: Fruitville Park2160 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL. 5151 Richardson Rd., Sarasota, FL.

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Hello Bothers and Sisters,

We are looking for more members to step up and show support for the chapter by coming out to Bike Nighevery Tuesday night at The Joint from 6-10. We arent looking for someone to stay the entire time, just an 1/2 houor so of your time would GREATLY be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

The Holidays are over and school is starting back January 7th. Be aware of bus stops, school zones, and crowalks. Kids are our future and we need them to stay safe.

Just a friendly reminder about vehicle maintenance. Please, check fluids, lights (include brake lights), tirepressure (psi located on sidewall of tire), and wiper blades. Life is busy for most of us and its easy to forget the

simple things.

We would love to see you all around bike nights and all events in the future, so be safe, God bless, and...

STAY ALERT...STAY ALIVE!!!

Kevin


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Our Caring Circle

All our thoughts andPrayers to the families

of Sandy Hook

Elementary School

2012

A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT

AND THANKSTO OUR LOCAL EVENTPROMOTERS

FOR THEIR SUPPORTOF OUR MRO

THANK YOU

TO OUR VOLUNTEERS,ADVERTISERS ANDSUPPORTERS OF OURMOTORCYCLE RIGHTS

ORGANIZATION

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COMPANY AD

HERE

Business Card, Half

Page, or Full Page.

Email to Chapter

President for

ApprovalThis newsletter is

distributed by email and

printed monthly.

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PRESS RELEASES, EVENTS, SAFETY

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BRING A NEWMEMBER TO JOIN THE

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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER23rd AnnualCHILI COOK-OFF

And BLESSING OF THE BIKESwithL.A.M.AofFT MYERS

Hosted by SOUTHWEST CYCLES

CHILI SAMPLES available $2.00 per bowl.

Soft drinks and water available for $1.00 each

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Pasta Salad also

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Documents

Southwest Chapter of ABATE of Florida January 2013 Newsletter