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    OCTOBER 2013Volume XXXIII, Issue III

    ABATE of Florida, Inc. ~ Southwest Chapter

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    ABATE of Florida, Inc.Southwest Chapter

    PO BOX 60745 Fort Myers, FL 33906

    southwest.abateflorida.comMEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

    Southwest Chapter

    Name (Please Print Legibly):________________________________________________________________

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    _________FL House _________FL Senate _________US Congress District

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    Memberships are open to anyone 18 years of age or older All members receive with their paid membershipa membership card, our bi-monthly Masterlink magazine, Chapter Newsletter, Chapter voting privileges and

    personal involvement in Statewide legislative actions and their freedom to ride

    CHAPTER USE

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    ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

    MISSION STATEMENTWHO WE ARE

    We are a non-profit organization of motorcycle enthusi-asts from all walks of life. We lobby and educate the

    government and the general public to promote motorcy-cling in a safe and positive image. We endeavor to enlistthe cooperation and participation of all organizationsand individuals that share a similar interest in preservingour American tradition of FREEDOM. We promote mo-torcycle safety, training, & political awareness. We ARENOT A CLUB OR A GANG. We fund our work through toyruns, poker runs, campouts, and other motorcycle activi-ties. We are your neighbors & friends who work, paytaxes, and get involved with our community. We serveand support our country and believe in freedom. We use

    all legal means to protect our rights without infringingon the rights of others.

    OUR GOALS

    To become a powerful and viable political force in legis-lative matters concerning the motorcyclist.

    To promote the safe riding habits without infringing onindividual freedoms.

    To motivate the bikers to write letters to their legislatorsbefore, during, and after the legislative session.

    To furnish our members with a newsletter to keep all

    bikers informed in regards to upcoming legislation.

    Disclaimer:

    The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those ofABATE of Florida, Inc. and or the Southwest Chapter.This publication allows members to express their beliefs and opinions.ABATE of Florida, Inc. and Southwest Chapter accept no responsibilityfor the comments, opinions or views contained in this 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.ABATE of Florida, Inc.

    2010 ABATE of Florida, Inc. Southwest Chapter All Rights Re-servedABATE of Florida, Inc. and the Southwest Chapter do not condonedrinking while riding or driving

    IDENTIFICATION STATEMENTSOUTHWEST CHAPTER MONTHLY

    NEWSLETTER; ISSUE DATE:OCTOBER 2013

    PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY

    ABATE of Florida, Inc.Southwest Chapter

    PO Box 60745, Fort Myers, FL 33906

    http://southwest.abateflorida.com/

    PRESENTLY, MEMBER MATERIAL DEADLINE IS THEWEDNESDAYBEFORE EACH CHAPTER MEETING

    FOR BOARD APPROVAL FORSUBMISSIONS

    NEW ADVERTISERS OR AD CHANGES MUST

    BE SUBMITTED BY THE

    15TH OF EACH MONTH

    Southwest ChapterMeeting Schedule

    This months

    Chapter MeetingWill be held on

    October 6th, 201310 a.m.

    at

    Harley Davidson of

    Fort Myers

    Located at2160 Colonial Dr.

    Fort Myers, FL 33907

    239-275-4647

    southwest.abateflorida.com

    SOUTHWEST CHAPTER NEWS PAGE 3

    NEXT CHAPTER MEETING

    November 3rd, 2013

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    PresidentWayne [email protected]

    Vice PresidentFred [email protected]

    SecretaryTracy [email protected]

    TreasurerJimmie Dennis239.440.4213

    [email protected]

    Sergeant At ArmsJaime Goldberg239-961-4086

    [email protected]

    Asst. Sergeant At ArmsJames Brennan

    Membership TrusteeLynne [email protected]

    Public RelationsGwynne [email protected]

    Legislative RepresentativeKen Teddybear Miller239.693.7035

    [email protected]

    Safety DirectorVictor Piorkowski239.823.6159

    [email protected]

    Safety CoordinatorRobin [email protected]

    ProductsTrusteeMoe [email protected]

    Karen Walters

    Advertising TrusteeJerry [email protected]

    Newsletter EditorBarbara [email protected]

    State Delegate(s)Wayne CerraVictor Piorkowski

    WebmasterTaylor [email protected]

    Chapter ChaplainTom [email protected]

    Road CaptainBrian [email protected]

    Asst Road CaptainsScott TurnerGerry ManginaJeff Hoover

    ABATE of Florida, Inc.Southwest ChapterEXECUTIVE BOARD & TRUSTEES

    PO Box 60745, Fort Myers, FL 33906-6748

    Southwest.abateflorida.com

    HELP SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MRO*Chapter Meetings held at Harley Davidson of Fort Myers

    1st Sunday of each month*MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION

    ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.2012 ABATE of Florida, Inc. Southwest Chapter All Rights Reserved

    Donation 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 or Riding

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    SOUTHWEST CHAPTER NEWS PAGE

    This newsletter may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifi-cally authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts toadvance understanding of political , human rights, economic, democracy, and social justice is-sues, etc. We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for

    in section 107 of the US copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the mate-rial in this newsletter is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest inreceiving the included information for research and educational purposes. If you wish to usecopyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you mustobtain permission from the copyright owner.

    ABATE OF FLORIDA, INCBOARD OF DIRECTORS(as of 6/10/12)Revised 8/28/13

    STATE OFFICE:ABATE OF Florida, Inc.PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520Phone: (386) 943-9610 Fax: SameEmail: [email protected]

    PRESIDENT: DANNY "DOC" FISHPO Box 3615, Milton, FL 32572-3615Phone: (850) 994-3652 Fax: (850) 995-8517Email: [email protected]

    VICE PRESIDENT: EMORY GRIFFISPO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520Phone: (386) 943-9610 Fax: SameEmail: [email protected]

    SECRETARY: BOB ALEXANDERPO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520Phone: (863) 202-0905 Fax:(386) 943-9610Email: [email protected]

    TREASURER: PATTI NASRALLAHPO Box 16309, Temple Terrace, FL 33687-6309Phone: (813) 695-9203 Fax: (813) 626-2306Email: [email protected]

    SGT-AT-ARMS: DENNIS "MUDDER" RUDOI2520 Deland FL 32721-2520Phone: (407) 925-4307 Fax: (407) 699-9748Email: [email protected]

    PR/COMMUNICATIONS: RHONDA GRIFFISPO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520Phone: (407) 412-8381 Fax: SameEmail: [email protected]

    MASTERLINK EDITOR: BOB von BULOW

    PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520Phone: (386) 451-0323 Fax: (386) 943-9610Email:[email protected]

    MEMBERSHIP: VAL LOPERPO Box 220346, Hollywood, FL 33022-0346Phone: (954) 309-3505 Fax: (954) 926-5665Email: [email protected]

    SAFETY PROGRAM (MSAP) DIRECTOR:CHARLIE WENGERPO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520Phone: (954) 650-1420 FAX: (561) 333-6773Email: [email protected]

    LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE:DARRIN "SCRIBE" BROOKSPO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520Phone: (239) 398-7145Email: [email protected]

    PRODUCTS TRUSTEE: STEVE "CARETAKER" KNEEPO Box 4372, Milton, FL 32572-4372Phone: (850)529-4446 Fax: (386) 943-9610Email: [email protected]

    LEGAL COUNSEL: LARRY CROW1247 S. Pinellas AvenueTarpon Springs, FL 34689-3719Phone: (727) 945-1112 Fax: (727) 945-9224Email: [email protected]

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    PRESIDENTS MESSAGE 3RD TERM AS SOUTHWEST PRESIDENT4TH TERM SOUTHWEST E-BOARD

    Hello Everyone,

    Its October. We swam through Sep-

    tember without so much as a tropical

    storm. We can only hope the rest of

    hurricane season remains the same. It

    has been extremely wet. Bikers still

    ride in the rain. Some as it is their only

    form of transportation, some just like to

    take the adventure and others ride

    cause they can. CAUTION! Although

    you may be able to see from your bike,

    motorists have so many blind spots

    never mind the heavy rain pouring

    down their windshield. Shadows are

    created with the downstream of water

    and your view is even more distorted

    than before. Sometimes, I didnt see

    him is actually what happens. Slow

    down, be more cautious and help the

    person in the cage see you better by

    wearing bright clothing and proper visi-

    ble lighting. Last month a

    man lost control of his bike

    due to road rage in down-

    town Ft Myers. This may

    have been avoided with

    better visibility for both the

    rider and the motorist. Take

    a few moments and think

    about how much time you

    actually save by aggres-

    sive driving. This brings up something

    that happened close to home. Robin

    Reynolds, Chapter Safety Coordinator

    had her life turned upside down due to

    a tragic auto accident in September.

    Her daughter Susan was a passenger

    in a vehicle that lost control and

    crashed into a tree. Susan remains in

    intensive care at the Tampa General

    Burn Unit. I am thankful to the

    neighbor who pulled her out of the

    burning car. As of this writing there

    have been no charges in this crash.

    Take control of your own destiny. Slow

    down. Stay off the alcohol. Do not text

    and drive. Someone out there lovesyou and wants you to come home at

    the end of the day.

    Ride Safe, Ride Often

    Wayne

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    VICE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE 1ST TERM AS SOUTHWEST VICE PRESIDENT1ST TERM SOUTHWEST E-BOARD

    Dear Brothers and Sisters

    HAPPY THANKSGIVINGSo right about now you are probably thinking, hasFred lost his mind? Has he been drinking? Orboth? Its only October. Rest assured, neither istrue.Recently one of our most beloved and involvedsisters received the dreadful news that her daugh-ter had been involved in a horrific automobile ac-cident.

    Just days before, we had been sitting around

    laughing and joking. Having a great time, which is

    usually the case when surrounded by our ABATE

    family. And then her life is impacted in a way that

    no parent should have to experience. Our thoughts

    and prayers go out to her, her daughter and her

    entire family.

    But as we enjoy the lifestyle that we all engage in,just how many of us have received news that oneof our friends has been involved in a motorcycleaccident? Leaving them seriously hurt or worse. Itmakes you take a close look at just how you live

    your life.

    How often do you really stop and thinkabout just how lucky we all are to havethe things that we have, but more im-portantly the people that we have inour lives?When we see our fellow brothers andsisters there is always the big hug andnice words. But, just how often do youexpress the same feelings to your otherfriends, and yes. even family. Howoften do you stop and be thankful forall the good people that surround youevery day? How often do you tell

    them how you feel?How many of us have had the unfortunate experi-ence to use the phrase. If only I had one more

    minute to tell them just how much I loved them, orhow sorry I was about ?????Those are the moments that you never get a sec-ond chance at. So take advantage of all the count-less moments that you have now to express yourfeelings so you will never have to feel the guilt ofnot letting them know.I for one thank God for all that I have and for allthe wonderful people that surround me. Do I al-ways take the time to let them all know????Probably not. But all it takes is an unfortunatetragedy like Susans to put everything into per-spective. Its time to make everyday Thanksgiving

    because one day a year just isnt enough.If I dont convey one thing clearly enough, pleaseunderstand that I thank God for Helen and my ex-tended ABATE family who I know are there forme and everyone else, anytime - anywhere.

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Fred

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    SOUTHWEST CHAPTER LIFE MEMBERS

    Keith BakerDarrell BarnettDenee BartelsScott BlinkChet Butz

    James BurkholderNora BurkholderDon CampbellFrances CazesWayne CerraJonathan ConantTerry CovingtonAudrey Cran

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    Sonny GartrellSteven GoldsteinLynnda GrayLarry GulliaBob Hall

    Jonathan HuntHarry HooverJeff HooverGeorge HuttmanSusan Red HuttmanDan JacksonCindy CJ JordanFrankie Kennedy

    John Kennedy

    Ed LaCombeJulio LopezMary Ann Rivera-LopezKD Marlowe

    Russell MayRev.Rea MeansDon Meredith Jr.Jo Ann MillerKenneth Miller

    John MitchellJim MozeleskiTaylor MusburgerTerry PadillaBob Penn

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

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    Fill

    in the

    Blanks!

    Suppose you were looking for motorcycle topurchase. And, you came across this incredi-ble deal! It filled your prerequisites on the

    year, make, model, and condition. (Write inyour preferences for your dream motorcycle,before proceeding:______________________________________________ price that I would expect to pay:$_________. Now, divide the amount inhalf: $_________) You took a test ride and itran perfect. Come to find out, when talkingto the seller about the price, it was only

    priced at one-half of what you were willingto pay. Wow! Such a deal!

    You have also learned, the seller has another,identical motorcycle! A good friend of yourshas been looking for the same bike. Would-nt you somehow let your friend know of thisfantastic offer? Wouldnt you want to let thisfriend know the good news? Wouldnt you

    be excited to share what you found out? Thisis why we are going to not share the deal of alifetime, but the deal for ETERNITY!If you could guarantee your future inHeaven, after you pass from this life intoeternity, how much would you be willing to

    pay? ($______________) The price was al-ready paid! God had to provide a price andgive us a gift as the price John 3:16-17For God so loved the world that he gavehis one and only Son, that whoever believesin him shall not perish but have eternallife. For God did not send his Son into theworld to condemn the world, but to save the

    world through him. NIVThe wordgave means it was given as a gift.Like anything that has been given to us, onemust receive it, to take possession of the gift.

    "He that believeth on the Son hath everlast-ing life," John 3:36In a world of goods and services, in our cul-ture of marketing and trade, along with theway the world conducts its business, we usu-ally expect to pay for something of value.What about value for what God has already

    paid the price for? Matthew 13:44-46 Thekingdom of heaven is like treasure hiddenin a field. When a man found it, he hid itagain, and then in his joy went and sold allhe had and bought that field. Again, thekingdom of heaven is like a merchant look-ing for fine pearls. When he found one of

    great value, he went away and sold every-thing he had and bought it._NIVSay this short little prayer and mean everyword of it with the conviction and love inyour heart. "Dear God, the Father of JesusChrist, I (fill in your name, if you meanit:______________________)confess that I

    am a sinner and have been separated fromYou. I receive forgiveness of my sins by the

    finished work on the cross. I repent and ac-cept this gift of repentance and I wish to be

    free in you. I confess with my mouth thatyour son Jesus is my savior and died for me.I believe in my heart that You raised Himfrom the dead. I receive Jesus into my heartand ask Him to become the center of mylife. I ask, in the Name of Jesus. Amen."If you wish to contact us, to talk about yourdecision for Him, please email or call. If youwish us to help with prayer for you, lovedones, friends or others, let us know.Blessings,Pastor Tom (SW ABATE Chaplain and Es-tero River ABATE Life Member) and PastorKathy (SW ABATE Life Member)-www.messiahsmessengers.org- 239-267-8641 or email: [email protected]

    DEAR FELLOW

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    ABATEBy: Monica Rix, FLBikers.com

    Its a motorcycle organization thats been arounfor decades, becoming one of the biggest bikeadvocate groups in the country.

    ABATE originally stood for American BikeAgainst Totalitarian Enactment, but has shiftegears to focus more on safety. Its now AmericaBikers Aimed Towards Education.We teach a lot of 10th grade Drivers Ed classes. We gthem at the beginning of the cycle of their first classes August, then again in January and summer programs. Jumotorcycle awareness, safety on the road, things like thasaid Wayne Cerra, president of ABATEs Southwest Floida chapter.Cerra says the organization also works closely with stalawmakers on rider safety legislation.In July of 2000, ABATE helped push a repeal of the statehelmet law. The law now exempts anyone 21 or older wit$10,000 in personal injury insurance from wearing a hemet.[It] just gives somebody the freedom of choice, whether not they want to wear a helmet, he said. In the past eigmonths, its been 95 degrees and hotter. Youre riding motorcycle on the road, its so hot. If youre wearing a hemet, a helmet can trap that heat.While Cerra admits riding with a helmet is an added safemeasure, these days he tells me more riders are involvein wrecks with distracted drivers.

    The texting, the cell phone use, the things hanging off mirrors I notice all of that as I drive. Its just [really] baRider beware. Were totally ghosts out there on motorccles, so awareness is huge, added Cerra.ABATE is currently working on whats known as the StiffPenalties Bill. If passed, it would make it a criminal offensto seriously injure a motorcyclist.As for Cerra himself, hes rather new to Florida. He movedown from Boston five years ago, joining ABATE almoimmediately to meet new people. But it didnt take lonbefore he stepped into a leadership role, getting elected avice president, then president of the Southwest chapte

    Hes now in his third term.Right now, the chapter boasts 268 members. Across thstate, there are about 7,000 ABATE members.Many will be taking part in all kinds of motorcycle evenover the next few months, including a Can You See MNow ride on October 6th, in Ft. Myers. Bikers will be heaing up and down major roads, promoting rider awarenesChances are you wont miss them either theyll all bwearing bright green shirts!If you want information, including more on ABATE evenand how to join, check out www.abateflorida.com.

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    www.americanmotorcyclist.com/news/ridingnews

    AMNews and Notes:

    September 2013

    September 05, 2013

    AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication

    compiled and edited by the American Motor-

    cyclist Association Government Relations De-

    partment. Designed to inform motorcyclists of

    rights-related issues and events in the UnitedStates and around the world, AMA News &

    Notes welcomes your input. Suggestions and

    editorial contributions can be sent to AMA

    Western States Representative Nick Haris at

    [email protected].

    Springfield, Ill.: House Bill 1539, championed

    by ABATE of Illinois and sponsored by Rep.

    Kenneth Dunkin (D-Chicago), creates a pro-

    gram administered by the secretary of state to

    set standards and establish training for volun-

    teers to become certified motorcycle road

    guards. A motorcycle road guard would havethe authority to stop and direct traffic during

    a motorcycle group ride if certain conditions

    were met. Gov. Pat Quinn signed the bill into

    law on August 16, with an effective date of

    January 1, 2014.

    Trenton, N. J.: A piece of legislation named

    after Washington Townships Nikki Kellenyi,

    who died in a 2012 crash, has been signed

    into law. Nikkis Law, advocated by Kellenyis

    family, orders the installation of signs

    throughout the state to remind drivers not to

    text and drive. Kellenyis parents, Mike and

    Gina, recently started People Against Dis-

    tracted Driving, or PADD.

    fyi

    Our Caring CirclePlease keep in your

    thoughts & prayers the

    following members andtheir loved ones.

    Susan Reynolds

    Piorkowski Family

    Jerry Barnett

    Richard Bender

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    Love your children.

    It was a beautiful Friday morning when

    Robin and I were to take a short vacation

    for ourselves before the busy bike season

    kicks off. We drove up to St Petersburg for

    a 4 day retreat. Relaxing on the beach for afew hours then a nice dinner and a roman-

    tic stroll. Time to turn in and we couldnt

    wait for the next day to enjoy all the resorthad to offer. At 3:00am

    Robins phone rings and

    its someone looking for

    Louis. Wrong number.

    Figures, some inconsider-

    ate jerk looking for Louisat 3am. My suggestion

    was to turn off the phone

    and get back into bed. Fi-

    nally back to sleep for a

    couple hours when again,

    the phone rings. My first

    reaction, ignore it, Im

    sure they will find Louis

    right where they left him.Hello. Yes is this Robin

    Reynolds the calm voice

    on the other end asked. Yes, this is she. Im

    sorry to inform you that your daughter Susan,

    28, has been involved in a car wreck a few

    hours ago. She is at the Tampa General burn

    unit. You can only imagine the look and fear

    brought on by just a few words. Not knowing

    the full extent of the conversation, we getdressed and tried to grasp what we had just

    learned, and headed for the 40 minute drive

    from the beach to Tampa General. As we ar-

    rive we are greeted by the shift nurse who was

    to fill us in on what happened. Earlier Friday

    night Susan had gone out to meet a friend

    for a drink. As the night went on, Susan

    and her friend, who owned a sports car, went

    for a ride. Barefoot and happy, Susan and her

    friend left the condo to head out on this star

    lit sky, only to never return to the condo. The

    driver lost control of the car, and his life, in a

    fiery crash. Susan was pulled out by a

    neighbor (who was also treated for burns) and

    airlifted to the Tampa Burn unit. 70% of herbody burned. As President of a motorcycle

    rights and safety Organization Chapter, I

    know all too well the circumstances involved

    in accidents and

    crashes. For Susan and

    her family it means a

    lifetime of care and re-

    habilitation. No one

    ever expects to bewoken up to news like

    this. Susan will remain

    at Tampa General Burn

    Unit for quite some

    time before she is re-

    leased to a rehabilita-

    tion facility. Daily pro-

    gress is encouraging.

    The staff at TampaBurn Unit are excep-

    tional, shes in great

    hands. Unfortunately, Susan had no insur-

    ance. Robin and Susans younger sister Col-

    leen have been traveling back and forth to

    Tampa every other day. Gas prices are still up

    and costing $50 a day to see her. Talk to your

    Children, stay in their lives. You never know

    what is around the corner. Robin is SafetyCoordinator for the Southwest Chapter.

    Donations and cards to Susan may be sent to

    Robin Schilke 2903 52nd St. W., Lehigh

    Acres, FL 33971

    Thoughts and Prayers,

    Wayne Cerra

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    UPCOMING CHAPTER MEETINGS OCT. 6TH & NOV. 3RD

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    MEETING MINUTES

    ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

    SOUTHWEST CHAPTER

    GENERAL MEETING

    @ Harley Davidson Ft Myers9/1/2013

    CALLED TO ORDER AT: 10:14amAnyone besides the Secretary tak-ing notes? No.Please silence Cell phones.Salute flag/Pledge & Prayer by PastorTom Provenzano

    PRESIDENTS REPORT: WAYNE CERRAWelcome new members & Guests1. Thank you Mayor John Sullivan, Speaker and Member.2. The next ABATE of Florida, Inc. State meeting is with Hills-boro County Chapter, Oct 12th followed by Spooks N Scootson the 13th.

    3. The Southwest Chapter, Can You See Me Ride, is Oct 19thwe will be starting out at Southwest Cycles. Flyer to be re-leased soon.4. The Octoberfest Celebration at the German Club in CapeCoral Oct 25th-27th. We plan on setting up our Safety/Membership Booth Oct 25-27th and we need members to stepup and spend a couple of hours having a good time. We needvolunteers.VICE PRESIDENT: FRED GLENNON1. Bike Night Cape Coral is Oct. 12th, need members to comeout and show your support at our Safety/Membership Booth.2. Octoberfest, need member volunteers greatly for Oct. 26thand 27th.3. Spotter Sticker Program, encouraging appreciation foraware and courteous driving habits. Presently, we are workingwith Law Enforcement to have a Spotter Sticker on enforce-ment vehicles to show their support for better driving habits.4. September 10th @ 1:00 is court Donna Lynne Brown, thewoman charged with DUI manslaughter after she was ac-cused of dragging a motorcyclist, Carl Patrick, to his death.She has a long history of traffic offenses, according to theNaples Daily News. Some of us plan on attending. Anyone iswelcome to join us. We will send out the info.SECRETARYS REPORT: TRACY DAVIS1. Motion to accept last months minutes as written in the

    newsletter made byScott and 2nd by Lynn2. Drawing tickets, I have plenty. Please sell a book or two.3. Please when we are out on rides or events take picturesand send some to Barbara via her email at [email protected] REPORT: JIMMIE DENNIS1. Motion to accept last months reportmade by Diesel and2nd by BobSARGENT AT ARMS: JAIME GOLDBERGexcused1. No incidents to report.

    2. We would like to welcome James Brennan for stepping to

    be Assistant Sergeant At Arms.

    MEMBERSHIP REPORT: LYNNE DAVIS1. 5 New members for the month of August.2. Membership drive October 1st to Nov 30th Bring a membget a ticketNEWSLETTER & FLYERS:BARBARA L. BARDELL1. Please email pictures to me rather than tagging my face-book account. Thank you.WEBSITE: TAYLOR ATM MUSBURGER1. Please let Taylor or Wayne know if you see any changesthat need to be made.PR COMMUNICATIONS: GWYNNE HICKMAN1. The Southwest Chapter, Can You See Me Ride, is Oct 1MEDIA.ADVERTISING: JERRY BARNETT1. Back cover sold to Cape Coral Pet Crematory.SAFETY DIRECTOR: VIC PIORKOWSKI

    1. MSAP classes done 1st round. We had a total of 548 kid2. Congratulations to Fred Glennon, VP, and Robin Schilkemeeting the goal to become qualified for their Safety InstruPatch.Robin Schilke has stepped up to take on a Safety Coordinaposition with the Southwest Chapter.3. The next Drivers Education Classes are January 8th @7:00am, North Ft. Myers High School.PRODUCTS: MOE MOSERexcused1. Sell more productsLEGISLATIVE REPORT:

    KEN TEDDYBEAR MILLER(excused)1. See Southwest Chapter Newsletter for Legislative reportDELEGATE REPORT:FRED GLENNON, VICTOR PIORKOWSKI1. In the NewsetterROAD CAPTAIN: BRIAN PIERCY1. Low Key Tiki for lunch2. Always watch for Blockers when doing rides. Squeeze inwhen you see themcoming up the sides.OLD BUSINESS:1. After the October 6th Southwest Chapter Meeting, mem-bers will be joining in the Can You See Me Now Ride from Myers Harley Davidson through Port Charlotte to Venice. Dtails and supporters on Flyer in newsletter.2. Road GaurdsNEW BUSINESS:1. Sport bikers, Thursday nights at Hurricane Grille on 41.GOOD OF THE ORDER:1. Southwest Chapter requesting individuals to Volunteer aSafety Personal to watch over our bikes before, during andafter rides to make sure bikes are in good working order anare safe to ride.TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:10pm

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    LEGISLATIVE REPORT ~ OCT. 2013Submitted by Ken TEDDYBEAR Miller

    Good Morning Freedom Fighters:

    Primary turnout dismal in Lee County In what turned outas one of the most dismal voter turnouts in history, theLee County Supervisor of Elections office is reportingnearly eight percent of eligible voters cast ballots Tuesdayin Cape Coral and Fort Myers primaries.Voter turnout in the 2009 primary for Cape Coral and FortMyers was about nine percent.Christine Matthews won the Ward 3 seat on Fort MyersCity Council by a landslide, garnering more than 70 per-cent of the vote through absentee ballots in a controver-sial race.Her win put her in the history books: For the first time, ab-sentee ballots overwhelmingly decided a race, a first inLee County.Matthews said she was surprised by the turnout, adding

    her campaigns strategy was successful, to say the least.After learning that voters werent heading to the polls, hercampaign focused on bringing the ballot to the peoplethrough absentee, she said.I found that it just took for someone to pay attention tosee that the people werent getting out to vote, she said.Matthews will take office on Nov. 18.In Cape Coral, incumbent John Sullivan will face busi-nesswoman Marni Sawicki in the mayoral race in the gen-eral election on Nov. 5. Also, former mayor and councilmember Jim Burch will take on real estate agent DavidHeadd for the District 1 city council seat. Some 8,431 bal-

    lots were cast.WHATS NEXT:The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5.Cape Coral races: John Sullivan (incumbent) vs. Marni Sawicki for mayor Jim Burch vs. David Headd for District 1 seat Chris Chulakes-Leetz (incumbent) vs. Richard Leon forDistrict 4 seat Kevin McGrail (incumbent) vs. Rick Williams for District 6seatFort Myers races: Randy Henderson (incumbent) vs. Raimond Aulen for

    mayor Teresa Watkins Brown (incumbent) vs. Bill Pierce forWard 1 seat* Christine Matthews (Ward 3) and Forrest Banks(incumbent running unopposed in Ward 5) to take officeNov. 18.From ABATE of Florida, Inc.Darrin Scribe Brooks

    VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE BILL FILEDSenate Appropriations Chairman Joe Negron, R-Stuart,has filed a proposal (SB 156) that would roll back vehicle-

    registration fees that were increased in 2009 to help close

    a state budget shortfall. Negron pursued a similar rollbacbill during the 2013 legislative session, saying it couldsave vehicle owners about $230 million. But the bill died,at least in part because it would have been funded byeliminating a tax break that benefits the politically influen-

    tial insurance industry. The new bill, which will be consid-ered during the 2014 session, does not include the insur-ance-tax issue. Negron said earlier this week he has spoken with Gov. Rick Scott about including the vehicle-registration fee reductions in a package of $500 million intax and fee cuts that the governor will propose.

    ST. LUCIE BACKS CALL FOR EMERGENCY DECLA-RATION ON LAKE O RELEASESSt. Lucie County commissioners Tuesday joined theirneighbors to the south in Martin County in approving aresolution that asks Gov. Rick Scott to declare a state of

    emergency to help businesses impacted by polluted wa-ters released into the St. Lucie Estuary and Indian RiverLagoon.Scott was in Stuart on Tuesday to attend an Agency forPersons with Disabilities town hall event, but didn't re-spond to questions from Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers reporters regarding the emergency declaration re-quest. Martin County commissioners issued their ownresolution for Scott on Sept. 10. In August, state SurgeonGeneral and Department of Health Secretary John Arm-strong advised people to avoid portions of the St. LucieEstuary impacted by potentially toxin-producing algae

    blooms. Last Thursday, the state Legislative Budget Commission earmarked $2.77 million so the South Florida Water Management District could improve pump stations thareduce the flow of polluted waters that have negativelyaffected the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers, and to build a channel to aid the flow of water from the FloridaEverglades across the barrier of the Tamiami Trail in Mi-ami-Dade County.

    APPEALS JUDGES QUESTION CHALLENGE TO 'NOFAULT' INSURANCE LAWA three-judge appeals panel expressed skepticism Tues-

    day about a challenge by acupuncturists, massage thera-pists and chiropractors to key parts of the state's 2012landmark reform of the personal-injury protection auto in-surance. The 1st District Court of Appeal judges ques-tioned how the changes to the decades-old no-fault insurance system reduced individual medical coverage or ac-cess to courts as the Florida PIP Defense Fund, whichhas challenged the law, contends. Judge T. KentWetherell hit on the use of an unnamed "Jane Doe" as ameans by the Defense Fund to qualify for standing in thecase and to represent individuals injured by motor-vehiclecollisions. The fund also named acupuncturist Robin

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    theracpists Sherry Smith and Carrie Damaska as plaintiffsin the suit.

    NELSON SEEKS CYBERBULLYING CRACKDOWNAFTER FLORIDA SUICIDEU.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., used the suicide of a Lake-land girl to urge his colleagues to pass federal anti-cyberbullying legislation caught up in a quagmire over reau-thorization of the "No Child Left Behind" education law. Ina speech Thursday on the Senate floor, Nelson shared

    the story of 12-year-old Rebecca Ann Sedwick, who killedherself Sept. 9. Sedwick had been bullied for more than ayear-and-a-half by more than a dozen girls, according toPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Florida is among statesthat already have anti-cyber bullying laws on the books.But Nelson said federal law is necessary because thelaws "lack consistency and enforcement mechanisms."

    JUSTICES ASKED TO UNPLUG FPL RATE HIKESThe state Supreme Court took up a challenge Thursday tohundreds of millions of dollars in rate increases approvedlast year for Florida Power & Light after the utility reachedan agreement with major electricity users. The state Office

    of Public Counsel, which by law represents consumers inutility issues, contends that the Florida Public ServiceCommission approved the increases without goingthrough the proper process. Also, the Office of PublicCounsel takes issue with a settlement that set the stagefor the hikes --- a settlement that the public counsel vehe-mently opposed.

    ACLU SUES STATE OVER SUSPENDED LICENSESThe American Civil Liberties Union of Florida has filed alawsuit challenging a state practice of suspending driver'slicenses of people who fail to pay court costs and feesafter criminal convictions. The ACLU, on behalf of named

    plaintiff Reginald B. Foster, filed the suit against the stateDepartment of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. It ar-gues that Foster's constitutional due-process and equal-protection rights have been violated and that the state dis-criminates against low-income people who can't afford topay the costs. Foster, of Fort Lauderdale, lost his driver'slicense after failing to pay $5,450 in five felony cases, thelawsuit says. "Because the DMVs suspension and contin-ued suspension of Fosters drivers license discriminatesagainst Foster on the basis of economic status, the DMVssuspension and continued suspension of Fosters driverslicense violates his equal protection rights secured the byFlorida Constitution,'' one part of the lawsuit says..

    COURT: SICK CAT NO EXCUSE FOR DRUNKENDRIVINGAfter a Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy clocked himgoing 84 mph and veering across three lanes of traffictoward a highway exit ramp, Christopher Brooks (NO RE-LATION) was arrested for drunken driving. But Brooksargued he had a legitimate reason: His friend's cat wassick, and he was the only person available to take the petto an all-night veterinary clinic. A state appeals courtWednesday, however, swatted down Brooks' attempt touse what is called a "defense of necessity."

    The court said such a defense could be used, in certaincircumstances, for people charged with driving under theinfluence --- though those circumstances would involvepeople, not cats, being in danger of serious injuries.

    BRANDES PROPOSES PROHIBITION ON VEHICLETRACKINGSen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, wants to make it illegal to put tracking devices on vehicles without the ownerconsent. Brandes filed a bill (SB 180) Friday that would

    expand the definition of stalking in Florida law to includethe prohibition against installing devices that can record,store and transmit the locations of vehicles. Violating theprohibition would result in a second degree misdemeanoThe proposal would also require law enforcement to getsearch warrants to place tracking devices on people's vehicles.

    CITIZENS PROPERTY EXPECTS TO DROP BELOW 1MILLION POLICIESThe state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. maydrop below 1 million policies for the first time since 2005,while its employees could start to occupy fewer buildings

    in the coming year. Citizens, which stood at a bloated 1.5million policies a little more than a year ago, could bearound 600,000 policies before the next storm seasonapproaches. However, Citizens President and CEO BarryGilway said Friday a more reasonable number would bejust over 900,000. Gilway credited the pending reductionto recent takeout efforts by private companies and to theanticipation of using a new clearinghouse to help directwhat are expected to be many of the least-risky policiesinto the private market.

    LAWMAKERS COULD HAVE $845M SURPLUS NEXTYEAR

    House and Senate members next week will get a dose ogood financial news: An early projection shows lawmakecould have a surplus of $845.7 million as they craft a 201-15 state budget.Analysts this week released a draft document that looks the state's finances over the next three years, taking intoaccount tax revenues and likely expenses. The estimated$845.7 million surplus could be used during the 2014-15fiscal year to increase spending or cut taxes --- or it couldbe rolled into the budget for the following year. The pro-jection comes with all sorts of caveats, as the 2014-15year will not start until July 1. One of the caveats is that$449 million of the surplus is considered one-time money

    which complicates decisions about how to use it. Also,lawmakers likely will face competition from various inter-ests for the money, along with Gov. Rick Scott's pledge tcut taxes next year by $500 million. The LegislativeBudget Commission, a joint panel of House and Senatemembers, is scheduled to receive a presentation aboutthe surplus and other long-term financial issues during ameetingThursday.

    SENATE SETS COMMITTEE SCHEDULESStarting to prepare for the 2014 legislative session, theSenate on Tuesday released schedules for committee

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    meetings in September and October. Senate PresidentDon Gaetz, R-Niceville, will kick off the first committeeweek Sept. 23 by meeting with committee chairmen. Thatwill be followed quickly by a meeting of the Senate Gam-ing Committee, which will play a key role in what is ex-pected to be a major debate during the 2014 sessionabout the future of gambling in the state. Also during thefirst week, the Senate Select Committee on Indian RiverLagoon and Lake Okeechobee Basin will meet Sept. 24,

    and the Appropriations Committee is scheduled to meetSept. 26. The second round of committee meetings willrun from Oct. 7 to Oct. 10. Along with a full schedule ofcommittees, senators also are expected to attend ethicstraining Oct. 10.

    BILL PROPOSES REPEAL OF RED LIGHT CAMERASSen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, filed a bill Wednes-day aimed at turning off red-light cameras that havepopped up at intersections across the state. The measure(SB 144) would remove the Mark Wandall Traffic SafetyAct of 2010 from Florida law. The cameras are used inissuing tickets to the owners of vehicles that run red lights.

    "We have had red light cameras in Florida for over threeyears. They were initially sold as safety devices, but Ihave come to firmly believe that they are now being usedas backdoor tax increases," Brandes said in a news re-lease. "We have seen municipalities that have installedthese devices shorten yellow light times and set arbitrarystandards on right-turn-on-red violations. I believe citieswill continue to install these devices if left unchecked."Expect opposition from local governments, as more than100 jurisdictions across the state use traffic-light camerasthat collectively have generated more than $100 million ayear through tickets. The state Department of Transporta-tion in June directed local agencies to add at least 0.4

    seconds to the yellow intervals on traffic lights. Researchhad found that yellow lights were set a half-a-secondshorter than the recommended interval, which could resultin a doubling of the number of tickets. The red-light cam-era law, signed by former Gov. Charlie Crist, is namedafter Mark Wandall, who was killed by a red-light runner in2003. Rep. Frank Artiles, R-Miami, is expected to file theHouse companion to Brandes' bill.

    A similar proposal failed to advance last session, but law-makers included a provision in an omnibus transportationbill (HB 7125) that is intended to make it tougher for localgovernments to issue tickets to drivers caught on camera

    turning right on red.While Zimmerman's attorney didn't raise the stand-your-ground law as a defense, the jury instructions advised thatZimmerman could be acquitted if jurors deemed he wasn'tengaged in an unlawful activity as "he had no duty to re-treat and had the right to stand his ground and meet forcewith force." The SimmonsFrom the AMAFrom the Motorcycle Riders FoundationWashington, D.C.Feds to Motorcyclists: Pump E-15 into your bike and go tojail.

    The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports that ac-cording to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)using ethanol blends of 15% ethanol in any vehicle that isnot a passenger vehicle will be in direct violation of Fed-eral law. The EPA has issued a list of possible plans tomitigate mis-fueling issues with the recently approved E-15 ethanol blends. Prior to E-15, the highest blend al-lowed for mass consumption was E-10. The MRF hasbeen informing the EPA that the higher blend will be

    forced upon motorcyclists because of the remaining fuel ithe hose from the previous customer.The EPA then said that a 4 four-gallon minimum purchaswould be required by everyone. That was rolled back andan EPA document specifically mentions the work of themotorcycle rights organizations in the overturn of the mandatory minimum.From the EPA: "However, groups representing motorcyclowners and lawn mower manufacturers objected to thisconfiguration because their products have gas tanks thatare normally two gallons or smaller. In response to theseconcerns, Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) developedand proposed a new configuration for EPA approval that

    retail stations may use as an alternative to the currentlyapproved configurations."The solutions provided by the EPA is to label the pumpswith attention getting labels that you are about to pump E15 into your vehicle. Or purchase new blender pumps thaonly carry about .3 gallons or have a new pump with adedicated E-15 hose. The first solution won't work and thesecond two solutions are too expensive.In another recent EPA document on the Renewable FuelStandard (RFS) the EPA states: "The EPA will propose touse flexibilities in the RFS statute to reduce both the ad-vanced bio fuel and total renewable volumes in the forth-coming 2014 RFS volume requirement proposal."The EPA also maintains that while ethanol will be thedominating renewable fuel, the marketplace for them isshrinking fast.In a recent Wall Street Journal piece the author, US Rep-resentative Patrick Meehan, pointed out that the EPA'sposition on the RFS was weak; "refusing to take actionthis year is a far too tepid response to this crisis. Nextyear may be too late." said Representative. Meehan.In order to stop the onslaught of higher ethanol blends theMotorcycle Riders Foundation asks that you support thisimportant piece of legislation. HR 875 is a bill that wouldstop the sale of E-15 and includes a study on the actual

    effects on the power train of your vehicles.Call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask tospeak to your member of Congress and ask that they support this important legislation.find/

    A liberal is someone who feels a great debt to his fellowman, which debt he proposes to pay off with your money-- G. Gordon Liddy

    See you in the wind,TEDDYBEAR

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    Robin Reynolds, Safety Coordinator

    My name is Robin Reynolds, and I have recentlystepped into the position of Safety Coordinator, as-sisting Victor Piorkowski in bringing safety pro-grams to area high schools by way of the DriverEducation classes. I am so proud to be a member ofthis organization and to share the commitment andphilosophy of ABATE with such a great group ofpeople in our Southwest Chapter!As a motorcycle organization, ABATE promotesnot just motorcycle rights, but strives to educate thepublic, ultimately with the goal of keeping bikerssafer on the roads. By raising awareness in drivereducation classes, ABATE has the opportunity toreach young drivers and introduce ourselves as bik-ers that are regular people. Through open-ended

    conversation, video and even questionnaires, ourapproach to young people helps encourage under-standing and teaches them how to navigate theroads with bikers.I am looking forward to getting the ABATE safetypresentations into more schools and continuing themessage that motorcycles are everywhere, how toshare the road, and promoting a positive image ofbikers.Keep your wheels on the ground, arrive safe andsound!

    Robin Reynolds

    MSAP CLASSESMarch 3, 2013Fort Myers High SchoolFort Myers, FloridaSafety Instructors: Victor Piorkowski

    John Rusty Piettefor13 Students/Attendees

    We greatly appreciate ABATE taking the time to

    come by and teach and bring awareness to our classEspecially on a Saturday for our Saturday Driver Edclass. Always well prepared and informative. Thankyou.Jimmy Roberts, Driver Ed FMHS

    August 15, 16, 2013Mariner High School

    Cape Coral, FloridaSafety Instructors: Victor Piorkowski

    Fred Glennon145 attendees

    Great presentation. Students learned a great deal.Keith Jones, Driver Ed MHS

    May 30, 2013 and August 15th, 2013Cape Coral High SchoolSafety Instructors: Victor Piorkowski

    Gwynne HickmanFred Glennon

    24 Students/Attendees 5.30.13120 Students/Attendees 8.15.13

    The ABATE representatives always do a great jobmaking my students aware of the positives & nega-tives of motorcycle riding. Good experiences.Robert J. Plageman, Driver Ed CCHS

    August 20, 21, 2013Fort Myers High School

    Fort Myers, FloridaSafety Instructors: Victor Piorkowski

    Fred Glennon160 Students/Attendees

    Victor and Fred were both very organized and informative. Each held the students attention throughoutthe class time. Great examples and interesting sto-ries. Very knowledgeable of their content.Jimmy C. Roberts, Jr, Driver Ed FMHS

    August 12, 2013

    North Fort Myers High SchoolNorth Fort Myers, FloridaSafety Instructors: Victor Piorkowski

    Fred GlennonRobin Reynolds

    123 Students/Attendees

    Very impressive presentation. Victor, Fred andRobin are excellent presenters. I am extremelygrateful that they are able to come to talk to us.Kathy DellaBella, Driver Ed NFMHS

    VICTOR PIORKOWSKI ROBIN REYNOLDS

    Safety Director Safety Coordinator

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    I am selling my baby. :( Due to an unexpected medical expense I am forced to sell my Beau-tiful Garage kept baby. She is a 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800. She is a sweet ride and it is kill-ing me to lose her. She is a beautiful Bright Red, with highway bars, floor boards, and wind-shield. She has 8,559 miles. She got a new battery in February of this year. My loss is yourgain. asking $2,500 or best offer.

    Contact Paul at 239-677-5604

    MembershipReportLynne DavisMembership Trustee

    September 2013

    Please Welcome

    New members:Joseph MinnellaDebra RenyDebbie Deming

    Due to Renew October

    Kevin BarfieldJerry BarnettAlaina DempseyJimmy DennisRoger MillerJohn MorganLarry PattitucciMarva SavanickShari ShifrinPhil WestChristopher Young

    Due to Renew NovemberElizabeth BarfieldDavid BravoLynne DavisTracy DavisWilliam Clay Engh

    Dennis GarboPaul GehlDorian GulliaJohn LupoWendy ManginaMoe MoserKeith Rich

    SEE PAGE 33

    FOR OUR

    MEMBERSHIP

    DRIVE

    INFORMATION

    Renewals expire the last dayof your month. Membership

    applications can be picked up a

    local motorcycle shops through

    out Lee County and many offe

    discounts to ABATE Members

    (just show your card) and at ouTuesday Bike Night at The Joint

    in Cape Harbor from 6p-9p

    Membership Is $20.00 peyear or a life membership fo

    $150.00. Membership includes a

    $4,000.00 accidental death o

    dismemberment policy, local dis

    count with participating busi

    nesses and a VOICE to becounted as a member of a Mo-

    torcycle Rights Organization

    (MRO) to make roads safer and

    drivers accountable for their ac-

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    Over a million Bikers rumbled throughDC on September 11th, 2013 to showrespect and support of those lost dur-ing the attacks of 9-11 and to our ser-vicemen.Photos were reproduced with permis-

    sion of the photographer, Wes Watsonof an ABATE of Florida Chapter outof the Tampa area, Member of BFC,and an Air Force Service Member.

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    Newsletter Editor

    Brothers and Sisters,

    I was fortunate enough to make a connectiononline to bring you some images of the MillionBiker Movement in Washington DC.

    You didnt see it on the news, but youll see it

    here :o)

    Moving my feet in a forward direction!

    Best Regards,

    Barbara L. Bardell

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    Rep. Matt Caldwell, R-79, ChairT. Wayne Miller Jr. Building, 15191 Homestead Rd.Lehigh Acres, Fl. 33971. Phone: (239) 694-0161E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant: Charlotte Gammie

    Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-30, Vice Chair

    1926 Victoria Ave., 2nd

    Floor, Ft. Myers, Fl. 33901Phone: (239) 338-2570E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant: Matthew Hunter, Tiffany Edwards,

    Lynda Fino, Tamara Holliday

    Sen. Garrett Richter, R-2332999 E. Tamiami Trail, Suite 203, Naples, Fl. 34112-4961Phone: (239) 417-6205

    E-Mail: [email protected]

    Legislative Assistant: Becky Kokkinos, Michael Nachef,Sandra Mummert

    Rep. Dane Eagle, R-771039 SE 9th Place, Room 310, Cape Coral, Fl. 33990

    Phone: (239) not yet determinedE-Mail: [email protected] Assistant: Paige Biagi. District: BradleyDavidson

    Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen, R-78

    2120 Main St., Ft. Myers, Fl. 33901. Phone: (239) 533-2440E-Mail: [email protected]

    Legislative Assistant: Edward Metzger. District: ChristineDeramo

    Rep. Ray Rodrigues, R-76Alico Lake Commons, 17595 S. Tamiami Tr., Suite 218Fort Myers, Fl. 33908. Phone: (239) 433-6501

    E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant: James Mullen. District: JasmineVillanueva

    Office of Governor Rick Scott

    State of FloridaThe Capitol400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001Phone: (850) 488-7146

    E-Mail: www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scott

    Office of Lt. Governor Jennifer CarrollState of FloridaThe Capitol

    400 S. Monroe St.. PL-05, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001Telephone: (850) 488-4711. Facsimile: (850) 921-6114E-Mail: www.ltgov.com/ContactUs.html

    Florida Senate Web site: www.flsenate.gov

    Office of Senate President Don Gaetz

    404 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100Phone: (850) 487-5229

    E-Mail: [email protected] of Staff: Chris Clark

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

    The Honorable Will Weatherford, SpeakerFlorida House of Representatives402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300

    Phone: (850) 717-5038E-Mail: [email protected]

    Legislative Assistant: Joy Hampton, Ralph Lair

    United States Senate (www.senate.gov)

    Nelson, Bill - (D - FL)716 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTODC 20510

    (202) 224-5274Web Form: www.billnelson.senate.gov/contact/indexRubio, Marco - (R - FL)317 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON

    DC 20510(202) 224-3041

    Web Form: www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact

    United States House of Representatives

    (www.house.gov)U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R, FL-17

    Washington DC Office

    221 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515p (202) 225-5792, f (202) 225-3132

    Punta Gorda Office

    226 Taylor Street, Suite 230, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

    p (941) 575-9101, f (941) 575-9103

    Contact Congressman Rooney through his Congressioweb site.

    U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R, FL-19

    Washington DC Office

    1123 Longworth HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515

    p (202) 225-2536Cape Coral District Office

    804 Nicholas Pkwy, East, Suite 1, Cape Coral, Fl. 3399p (239) 573-5837Contact Congressman Radel through his Congressiona

    web site

    Floridas Lee County Legislative Delegation

    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-scotthttp://www.ltgov.com/ContactUs.htmlhttp://www.ltgov.com/ContactUs.htmlhttp://www.flsenate.gov/http://www.flsenate.gov/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.myfloridahouse.gov/http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contacthttp://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contacthttp://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contacthttp://www.house.gov/http://www.house.gov/http://www.house.gov/http://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contacthttp://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contactmailto:[email protected]://www.myfloridahouse.gov/mailto:[email protected]://www.flsenate.gov/http://www.ltgov.com/ContactUs.htmlhttp://www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scottmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    SW SGT AT ARMSReportJaime GoldbergHello Friends,I am Jaime Goldberg. I am a wife andproud mother of three kiddos. I havelived in Cape Coral for about 5 years

    now. In November of 2012 I joined thefamily of riders. It was a life long goalto become a bike owner...I grew up in Milwaukee and was aroundthe biker family since i was a kid. Aftergetting my endorsement, I joined an-other family and was welcomed in withopen arms and becamethe very new and still learning SGT atArms for the Southwest Chapter ofABATE of Florida, Inc.

    My goal is to learn fast and serve thisChapter well.So on that note, I have something tosay that I feel is important, and I hopeyou do as well.

    On August 25th, 2013, we joined forcesalong with a few other riding groups tostand up against bullying. I am proud tosay all riders made it safe from point Ato point B. I feel that was made possi-ble because of the Road Captains andRoad Guards all working as a team.

    These men do their job with pride andserious dedication.The job of a Road captain is alreadyputting them at a higher risk when itcomes to safety, they are putting therebutts on the line to protect you from thecrazy roads and cage drivers outthere.My job is to work along side of thesemen to keep you ALL safe on a ride oran event. For me that includes making

    sure you all are watching out for myRoad captain and his assistants.I was able to see 1st hand what a ridelooks like from their bikes.

    What I saw on this particular ride wasunsettling to say the least!I saw huge spaces in-between riders,out of the 90+ miles of this ride I onlysaw two people watching for us andmoved out of the way to let us pass sowe could continue on. After getting

    back to the event I spoke to my RoadCaptain and a few other people thatwhere assisting us and realized I wasn'tthe only one that dealt with the samething. One of our men almost lost amirror. (thank G-D)We motorcyclists always talk about hav-ing each others backs! Lets be honest ifwe don't no one does. Well, my Broth-ers and Sisters that includes having ourRoad Captains and Guards as well.

    These guys are our Brothers and Sis-ters! All you have to do to HAVETHEIR BACKS is pay attention!!!Watch your mirrors!Give them room to do their job!

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