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Bi-Monthly NewsletterDecember/January

2016/2017

ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

A B A T E

Peace River ABATE Contact List

WHO WE AREWe are a non-profit organization of motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life. We lobbyand educate the government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe andpositive image. We endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizationsand individuals that share a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of FREEDOM.We promote motorcycle safety, training, and political awareness. We ARE NOT A CLUB OR AGANG. We fund our work through toy runs, poker runs, camp-outs, and other motorcycleactivities. We are your neighbors & friends who work, pay taxes, and get involved with ourcommunity. We serve and support our country and believe in freedom. We use all legal meansto protect our rights without infringing on 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 infringing on individual freedoms.· To motivate the bikers to write letters to their legislators before, during, and after the

legislative session.· To furnish our members with a newsletter to keep all bikers informed in regards to upcoming

legislation.

President Big John Little (317) 525-8674 johnl9634@gmail.comVice President Dave Adams (941) 875-3830 djadams66@gmail.comSecretary Carol Borden (941) 468-0465 cebglb98@aol.comTreasurer Michelle Adams (941) 875-3293 michelleadams0826@hotmail.comSgt-At-Arms Greg Borden (941) 468-0617 gregpeaceriver@aol.com;State Rep Bill Bird (941) 613-1232 flsunbum@juno.comState Rep Bill Neal (941) 743-8338 bikerbill1369@comcast.netMembership Annette Rohler (941) 276-3248Products Michelle Adams (941) 468-0465 michelleadams0826@hotmail.comPublic Relations Susan Hurst (941) 224-5343 peaceriverabate@gmail.comNewsletter Ads Susan Hurst (941) 224-5343 peaceriverabate@gmail.comLegislative Billy Neal (941) 743-8338 bikerbill1369@concast.netSafety Nick Stamis (561) 716-9482 nick@badassoil.comChaplain Paul Pawlicki (941) 457-5330 ohlibby09@yahoo.comChapter Email peaceriverabate@gmail.comNewsletter Editor Susan Hurst (941) 224-5343 peacerivernewsletter@gmail.comWebmistress Susan Hurst peaceriverabatewebsite@gmail.com

Peace River ABATE of Florida

Now that the 2017 Electionsare over (I hope you votedlike a motorcyclist) and wehave and new President andVice President, who is a mo-torcyclist; the new FloridaLegislators will be heading toTallahassee and getting readyfor the upcoming session.

We will keep you updated on motorcyclist related issues, but you can alsocontact your representatives and let them know you’re interested in be-ing updated on motorcycle issues. Plus, you can be put on the ABATE ofFlorida, Inc. legislative email list by sending an email request to Darrin“Scribe” Brooks, our FL State VP and Legislative Trustee atflabatestatelegislative@gmail.com and ask to be added to the list.

So, don’t cry or throw a temper tantrum in the streets or on social mediawhen, instead, you can contact your Representatives, to get your valuesacross - in a constructive way.

Also, as we come to the end of another year, I am reminded of all I haveto be thankful for. First – that I am alive……and for another year with mybeautiful wife, family and friends; a lot of whom I met through PeaceRiver Abate. I’m also thankful for ABATE the organization whom is outthere to fight for our rights to keep us all free and safe through fairlegislation.

I want to personally THANK EVERYONE that supported our Toy Run.

Reminder……there is no Peace River Chapter Meeting in December andwith that, I wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW

Vice President - Dangerous Dave Adams

Goals and Purposes of ABATE* To print a newsletter keeping all bikers informed in regards to legislativeactions and events around our state and throughout our country

* To become a powerful and viable force in legislative matters concerningmotorcyclist rights

* To promote voter registration and motivate members to write to theirlegislators

* To promote the safe riding habits without infringing on individual’s rights

* To provide for a lobbyist

Our monthly meetings are held every 4th Sunday of the month! We meet at the Pt. Charlotte American Legion - Post 110

11:00am - 12:00 noon3152 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte

No Meeting in December!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

See you in January!

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E Pluribus Unum - by Chaplain Paul“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave

nor free, there is neither male or female; for you are allone in Christ Jesus”

Galatians 3:28

Long before the U.S. adopted the motto, E PluribusUnum (out of many one), the apostle Paul wrote inGalatians that we are all one in Jesus Christ. One. I have written and spoken about the importance ofunity within the church and our country. I havecontinually pointed out that there is no need forhyphenated Americans nor hyphenated Christians. It issilly, senseless and destructive. Within the last eight years Saul Alinsky's

teachings, those teachings and rules advancing Vladimir Lenin's original scheme forworld conquest, have been promoted by the current administration. Those tenets include taking control of religion, education and healthcare. Itspecifically states that if a government controls healthcare that it will control thepeople. The tenets also advocate class warfare stating that when you “divide” thepeople into the wealthy and poor you will cause more discontent to tax the wealthy withthe support of the poor. It further promotes adding to the national debt in order toincrease poverty. It firmly states that the poor who are dependent on welfare areeasier to “govern” than those who are self-sufficient. Therefore it is not surprising that both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton wereboth students of Saul Alinsky and that Alinsky's book, Rules for Radicals was“dedicated” to “Lucifer”, the first radical. These “rules”, those tenets, are directly opposed to the teachings of JesusChrist and must be rejected by all Christians. “There is neither Jew nor Greek”, we are all one. Jesus instructs us to love, tohelp, to support, to edify. To be His Image on earth. To be a light in a very dark world. How are we doing to that end? If you follow Christ, it is time to put on His Armor and go forward. “We can doall things through Christ who strengthens us.” It is our duty and obligation to heal ournation.

In His Service,Chaplain Paul

Marco Rubio – RFLUnited States Senate317 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510PH: 202-224-3041FX: 202-2285171Tampa Office:3802 Spectrum Boulevard, Ste. 106Tampa, FL 33612813-977-6450

Bill Nelson – DFLUnited State Senate716 Hart Senate Office bldg.Washington, DC 20510PH: 202-224-5274FX: 202-228-2183Ft. Myers Office:Justice Center Annex Building2000 Main Street, Suite 804Ft. Myers, FL 33901

Vern Buchanan – FL Dist. 16218 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515PH: 202-225-5015FX: 202-226-0828Sarasota Office:235 Orange Ave, Suite 201Sarasota, FL 34236PH: 941-951-6643FX: 941-951-2972

Tom Rooney – FL Dist. 171529 Longworth House Office Bldg.Washington, DC 20515PH: 202-225-5792FX: 202-225-3132District Office:226 Taylor StreetPunta Gorda, FL 33950PH: 941-575-9101FX: 941-575-9103

Connie Mack – FL Dist. 14115 Cannon House Office Bldg.Washington, DC 20515PH: 202-225-2536FX: 202-226-0439District Office:804 Nicholas Pkwy E, Suite 1Cape Coral, FL 33990PH: 239-573-5837FX: 239-573-9125

Nancy Detert – Dist. 28416 Senate Office Bldg.404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100PH: 850-487-5028District Office:417 Commercial Court, Suite DVenice, FL 34292PH: 941-480-3547FX: 341-480-3549SENATE FOR SOUTHERN SARASOTA COUNTY

Ken Roberson – Dist. 75214 House Office Bldg.402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1300PH: 850-717-5075District Office:17825B Murdock CirclePort Charlotte, FL 33948PH: 941-613-0914Ken.roberson@myfloridahouse.gov

Bill Galvano – Dist. 26326 Senate Office Bldg.404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100PH: 850-487-5026District Office:1023 Manatee Ave WestBradenton, FL 34205PH: 941-741-3401

Lizbeth Benequisto – Dist. 30330 Senate Office Bldg.40 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1100PH: 850-488-5030District Office:1926 Victoria Ave2nd FloorFt. Myers, FL 33901PH: 239-338-2570

Doug Holder – Dist. 74303 House Office Bldg402 Monroe StreetTallahassee, FL 32399-1300PH: 950-717-5074District Office:8486 S. Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34238-2953PH: 941-918-4028Doug.holder@myfloridahouse.gov

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Membership Report - Annette Rohler

Carol Borden - 8 yearsBrenda Correll - 21 yearsKarne Chiocchi - 20 yearsGrank Grieser - 3 yearsDarrell Hagan - 11 yearsDanny Hurley 13 yearsKevin Jones - 21 years

Yancy DerringerIvy EschertKarl Thober

January ExpirationsJoe BaunJames HoughtonJohn MortonLyla NashRay NashPaul PawlickiMichael SimonsElaine SmithTom SmithHolly Yager

JanuaryANNIVERSARIES

Karen Anderson - 33 yearsRoger Armfield - 25 yearsWayne Cummins - 17 yearsAnnette Deans - 17 yearsQuintin Ferrara - 26 yearsGeorge Garner - 10 yearsClavin Jaymes - 17 yearsGeorge Johnson - 16 yearsGary Lytel - 16 yearsHolly McCaulley - 12 yearsSusan Postal - 15 yearsMike Richey - 16 yearsKen Sugden - 13 yearsGreg Wolfis - 21 years

Joel Morin - 16 yearsArlo Sessions - 16 yearsBob Wallace - 11 yearsDiane Wallace - 11 yearsRick Whitmoyer - 18 yearsDennis Wolford - 8 years

December LIFE ANNIVERSARIES

December Expirations

New MembersSkip BrantScott GoldbergKim HollanJanet JaegerCheryl Wildon

December 2016NO CHAPTER MEETING THIS MONTH

S M T W T F S

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 Therapy Ride 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 Therapy Ride 15 16 17 Laying ofthe Wreaths-SRQ NatlCemetery

18 19 20 21Therapy Ride 22 23 24

25 ChristmasDay

26 27 28 Therapy Ride 29 30 31

January 2017S M T W T F S

1

New Year'sDay - HighNoon Ride

2 3 4 TherapyRide

5 6 7 ThunderBy The Bay

8 ThunderBy The Bay

9 10 11 TherapyRide

12 13 14

15 16

MartinLuther KingDay

17 18 TherapyRide

19 20 21

22 ChapterMeeting

23 24 25 TherapyRide

26 27 28 Riderson the RiverBike Fest -Woody'sRiver Roo

29 30 31

February 2017S M T W T F S

1 TherapyRide

2 3 4

5 6 7 8 TherapyRide

9 10 11

12 13 15 TherapyRide

16 17 18 HeartOut PokerRun - PuntaGorda

19 20

President'sDay

21 22 TherapyRide

23 24 25

26 ChapterMeeting

27 28

September 2016 Meeting MinutesJuly 24, 2016 PEACE RIVER CHAPTER (est. 1983) MEETING MINUTES

Call to Order – John Little at 11:00am, 39 in attendance.

Prayer - Bruce

President – Big John LittleWelcome.

∙ The State Fall Bikertoberfest is 2 weeks away. $30 per person or $35 at gate for weekend(includes camping)

∙ Shotgun & Rifle Drawing will be in December. $5 a ticket∙ This year – they are trying for a helmet law. Not only State, but Federal level. Time to step

up and fight for your rights.∙ Motorcycle checkpoints and profiling of biker groups. Looking for problem causers.∙ Toy Run will be November 13, 2016 potentially at the American Legion in Port Charlotte.

Toys will be donated to the Salvation Army

Vice President - Dave Adams∙ Two bands for Biketoberfest: one on Friday night = Seth and Saturday night is Storm

Warning.∙ Friday night, there will be games (without bikes)∙ West Coast will hold Rodeo on Saturday∙ State meeting will be held on Saturday∙ Sunday AM – CMA Biker Blessing & Church∙ Still worried about Ethenol – call Congressmen and Reps. AMA is trying to intercede, but

asking for help. Trying to mandate 4 gallons of gas. Most motorcycles don’t hold 4 gallons.

Secretary – Carol BordenAbsent. No verbal report given. Motion to accept posted minutes approved.Danielle McCarty took July minutes.

Treasurer - – Michelle Adams∙ Gave the Chapter‛s current balance, income and expenses.

Sergeant At Arms – Greg Borden∙ Absent.

Products – Michelle Adams∙ T-Shirts are available ($17.00 each).

Membership - Annette Rohler ∙ We currently have 310 members. Gave expirations and Life Anniversaries.∙ Welcomed our newest member – Skip Brant.

Safety - Nick Stamis∙ Has stickers you put on inside of car window that shows temperature in the car.∙ Poison stickers for back of cell phone∙ Lehigh Acres – 20th Road Rage (truck hit motorcyclist)

Website/ Newsletter/ Public Relations (“PR”) – Susan Hurst/Michelle Adams∙ Susan spoke about newsletter. Anything you want in “your” newsletter (for sale/pictures/etc) just email

them to her at peaceriverabate@gmail.com.∙ Nick (Safety) will be going to events to talk about Abate and educate. If you can, please volunteer.∙ Posters for the Toy Run will be out this week.∙ Still waiting on Police to respond on Toy Run∙ We will be at Harley Davidson cooking Hot Dogs on Thanksgiving weekend. (Sat./Sun)∙ Run to Tallahassee will be April 8th, 9th, 10th, 2017

Legislative - Billy Neal∙ New elections. Any questions or know who to vote for: ask Bill∙ State will send out recommendations of who to vote for. Session starts 3/7 and there is a committee meeting

on 12/5

Old Business –∙ No report

New Business -∙ Toy Run AND Food Drive AND Abate Chapter meeting all on Nov. 13th, 2016∙ Karen Anderson will do membership for Annette at Burt‛s Harley

∙ Good of the Order -∙ Kermit was in an accident at home. Broke 4 vertebra and 4 ribs while mowing grass. Please Call him to show

our Abate Family support.∙ Hearing for Johnny Martin. Waiting for Trial Date. Individual that killed him, plead not guilty. He is being

charged with DUI manslaughter.∙ 12/17/16 is the Laying of the Wreaths in Sarasota. We‛ll plan to leave from the Legion and ride as a group.

Big John to follow up on this.∙ 10/22/16 – Leather & Lace will have their Halloween Party in Edgewater, FL – cash prizes∙ Post 254 will hold a Hog Roast. Tannytown Legion (Exit 182) North Port on 10/22/16∙ Thunder By The Bay has been moved to Lakewood Ranch next year.

Peace River Poker draw 50/50 (Dangerous Dave) NO WINNER

Motion to adjourn the meeting, meeting adjourned at 12:00 pm.

Respectfully Submitted – Combined efforts of Danielle McCarty and MichelleAdams

Scot GoldbergBikers vs. Car - Who causes More Wrecks? By Scot D. Goldberg

Personal Injury Attorney and ABATE Peace River Chapter Member

Ever wonder who’s to blame more often in an accidentinvolving a car and a motorcycle? Bikers are on a relentlessjourney to make drivers aware of the motorcycles aroundthem on the road through public service messages and bumperstickers. And many car drivers think that bikers don’t doenough to avoid crashes, citing unsafe and reckless bikerbehavior they may have encountered.

Well, apparently the Florida Department of Transportationwas curious, too, and did a study to find out who was at faultin the majority of car vs. bike motor vehicle accidents.

FDOT officials commissioned The University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Researchto analyze 10 years’ worth of stats on motorcycle crashes in Florida from 2000 to 2010, and the findingswere recently published. According to the study, car and truck drivers are the cause of a crash between abike and a four-wheeled vehicle in the majority of cases – 60% of the time. The head researcher on thestudy noted that there appeared to be “a bias by people driving – they don’t expect to see motorcycles”.

That last statement is one that ticks off a lot of bikers, and for good reason. Real motorcycle enthusiastsknow that educating their four-wheeled “cagers” is an uphill, never-ending process. (Sure, there are somebikers out there that ride with a disregard for safety, but they are by far in the minority). Along with theFDOT, there are dozens of other organizations of bikers throughout Florida that offer and abide by saferiding instruction and educational resources, and promote aggressive motorist education about watching outfor motorcycles.

Here are some other stats discovered in the research:

∙ Most common accident – motorists make a left turn in front of a biker they failed to see∙ Distracted or unaware car drivers are the cause of most car vs. bike crashes∙ People with motorcycle endorsements on their license are far more aware of seeing bikes on the road

than those without∙ Motorists are more likely to yield right-of-way to an approaching car, but not a motorcycle, if the car

and bike are approaching at the same speed and under the same road conditions

Florida bike accidents went from 5,075 in 2000 to 8,542 in 2011. March is when most motorcycle accidentshappen, because of the seasonal influx of both cars and bikers here to enjoy the warm Florida sunshine, andDaytona Bike Week drawing tens of thousands of motorcyclists here.

For some great information about how to stay safe on the road, visit the FDOT’s Ride Smart Florida.

I was a Harley owner for years, and I really loved taking off down the road on my bike and the feeling offreedom I get behind the bars. But let’s face it – there is a big risk involved every time you raise yourkickstand, and the more we do to educate those around us about motorcycle awareness, the better.

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Peace River Toy Run 2016

Peace River Toy Run 2016

Thank YouPunta Gorda Police Department

And theCharlotte County Sheriff’s Department!

We are so thankful for the help provided by the Punta Gorda Police DepartmentAND the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department at our 2016 Toy Run!

No problems, no issues, no accidents!

We showed our thanks by giving each department a plaque of appreciation.

Peace River Toy Run 2016

Peace River Toy Run 2016