-
APRIL 2014 Volume XXXIII, Issue IX
The Only Motorcycle Rights Organization in the Tri -County
area
Legislative News MSAP Instructors Community service
SEE PAGE 35 FOR MORE DETAILS
-
ABATE of Florida, Inc. Southwest Chapter
PO BOX 60745 Fort Myers, FL 33906
southwest.abateflorida.com MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Southwest Chapter
Name (Please Print Legibly):
________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code + Four Phone: (Include Area Code) ___________
_______________________________ May we use your phone number for
our phone tree? YES NO Email Address:
_____________________________________________________________________
Are you a registered Voter? YES NO
Please List your voting districts from your Voter Registration
Card:
_________ FL House _________ FL Senate _________ US Congress
District Name of Chapter you wish to join
___________________________________________________________ If you
are a member of more than one chapter, please designate your home
chapter ________________________
Select ONE of the following:
New/Renewal - Annual Membership Due $20.00
Lifetime Membership $ 150.00
Transfer Membership to:
______________________________________________________________
Change of Address:
__________________________________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________________
Date: __________________ Sponsored by Chapter Member :
____________________________________________________________
Memberships are open to anyone 18 years of age or older All members
receive with their paid membership
a 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
Mailed Date: Membership Card _________________________ Make
Checks Payable to:
Copy of By Laws _________________________ ABATE of Florida,
Inc.
Membership Expiration _________________________ Southwest
Chapter
-
ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
MISSION STATEMENT WHO 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 enlist the cooperation and participation of
all organizations and individuals that share a similar interest in
preserving our American tradition of FREEDOM. We promote
mo-torcycle safety, training, & political awareness. We ARE NOT
A CLUB OR A GANG. We fund our work through toy runs, poker runs,
campouts, and other motorcycle activi-ties. We are your neighbors
& friends who work, pay taxes, and get involved with our
community. We serve and support our country and believe in freedom.
We use all legal means to protect our rights without infringing on
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 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.
Disclaimer:
The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those
of ABATE 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
responsibility for 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 Tax Purposes. ABATE of Florida, Inc.
served ABATE of Florida, Inc. and the Southwest Chapter do not
condone drinking while riding or driving
IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER NEWSLETTER; ISSUE DATE: APRIL 2014
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 THE 20th of the Month for
Editorial and Board Approval
FOR SUBMISSIONS ______________
NEW ADVERTISERS OR AD CHANGES MUST
BE SUBMITTED BY THE
15TH OF EACH MONTH
Southwest Chapter Meeting Schedule
This months Chapter Meeting
Will be held on
April 6th, 2014 10 a.m.
at
Harley Davidson of Fort Myers
Located at 2160 Colonial Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33907
239-275-4647
southwest.abateflorida.com
NEXT CHAPTER MEETING MAY4TH, 2014
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER NEWS PAGE 3
-
President Wayne Cerra 239.989.3349 [email protected]
Vice President Victor Piorkowski 239.823.6159
[email protected]
Secretary Tracy Davis 239.645.7936 [email protected]
Treasurer Jimmie Dennis 239.440.4213
[email protected]
Sergeant At Arms Jaime Goldberg 239-961-4086
[email protected]
Asst. Sergeant At Arms James Brennan
Membership Trustee Lynne Davis 239-770-5085
[email protected]
Public Relations Gwynne Hickman 239.246.2025
[email protected]
Legislative Representative
239.693.7035 [email protected] Safety Director Victor
Piorkowski 239.823.6159 [email protected] Safety Coordinator Robin
Reynolds 239.989.3349 [email protected] Products Trustee Moe Moser
412.999.3397 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Barbara Bardell 239.822.3272
[email protected] State Delegate(s) Wayne Cerra Victor
Piorkowski Webmaster Taylor Musburger 239.334.1620
[email protected]
Chapter Chaplain Tom Provenzano 239.267.8641
[email protected] Road Captains Gerry Mangina Scott Turner Jeff
Hoover
Ride Coordinator Jimmy Soppa
ABATE of Florida, Inc. Southwest Chapter
EXECUTIVE 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.
Donation to ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for
Federal Income Tax Purposes ABATE of Florida, Inc. and Southwest
Chapter Does Not Condone Drinking and Driving or Riding
-
President Wayne Cerra 239.989.3349 [email protected]
Vice President Victor Piorkowski 239.823.6159
[email protected]
Secretary Tracy Davis 239.645.7936 [email protected]
Treasurer Jimmie Dennis 239.440.4213
[email protected]
Sergeant At Arms Jaime Goldberg 239-961-4086
[email protected]
Asst. Sergeant At Arms James Brennan
Membership Trustee Lynne Davis 239-770-5085
[email protected]
Public Relations Gwynne Hickman 239.246.2025
[email protected]
Legislative Representative
239.693.7035 [email protected] Safety Director Victor
Piorkowski 239.823.6159 [email protected] Safety Coordinator Robin
Reynolds 239.989.3349 [email protected] Products Trustee Moe Moser
412.999.3397 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Barbara Bardell 239.822.3272
[email protected] State Delegate(s) Wayne Cerra Victor
Piorkowski Webmaster Taylor Musburger 239.334.1620
[email protected]
Chapter Chaplain Tom Provenzano 239.267.8641
[email protected] Road Captains Gerry Mangina Scott Turner Jeff
Hoover
Ride Coordinator Jimmy Soppa
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER NEWS PAGE 5
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 to
advance understanding of political , human rights, economic,
democracy, and social justice is-
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 in receiving the included information for research and
educational purposes. If you wish to use
obtain permission from the copyright owner.
ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (as of 6/10/12) Revised
8/28/13
STATE OFFICE: ABATE OF Florida, Inc. PO Box 2520, Deland, FL
32721-2520 Phone: (386) 943-9610 Fax: Same Email:
[email protected] PRESIDENT: DANNY "DOC" FISH PO Box 3615,
Milton, FL 32572-3615 Phone: (850) 994-3652 Fax: (850) 995-8517
Email: [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT: EMORY GRIFFIS PO Box
2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (386) 943-9610 Fax: Same Email:
[email protected] SECRETARY: KAREN CARAWAN PO Box 2520, Deland,
FL 32721-2520 Phone: (863) 202-0905 Fax:(386) 943-9610 Email:
TREASURER: PATTI NASRALLAH PO Box 16309, Temple Terrace, FL
33687-6309 Phone: (813) 695-9203 Fax: (813) 626-2306 Email:
[email protected] SGT-AT-ARMS: DENNIS "MUDDER" RUDOI 2520
Deland FL 32721-2520 Phone: (407) 925-4307 Fax: (407) 699-9748
Email: [email protected] PR/COMMUNICATIONS: RHONDA GRIFFIS PO
Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (407) 412-8381 Fax: Same
Email: [email protected]
MASTERLINK EDITOR: BOB von BULOW PO Box 2520, Deland, FL
32721-2520 Phone: (386) 451-0323 Fax: (386) 943-9610
Email:[email protected] MEMBERSHIP: GRACE LORD PO Box 2520,
Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (386) 943-9610 Email:
[email protected] SAFETY PROGRAM (MSAP) DIRECTOR: CHARLIE
WENGER PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520 Phone: (954) 650-1420
FAX: (561) 333-6773 Email: [email protected] LEGISLATIVE
TRUSTEE: DARRIN "SCRIBE" BROOKS PO Box 2520, Deland, FL 32721-2520
Phone: (239) 398-7145 Email: [email protected]
PRODUCTS TRUSTEE: STEVE "CARETAKER" KNEE PO Box 4372, Milton, FL
32572-4372 Phone: (850)529-4446 Fax: (386) 943-9610 Email:
[email protected] LEGAL COUNSEL: LARRY CROW 1247 S.
Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-3719 Phone: (727) 945-1112
Fax: (727) 945-9224 Email: [email protected]
-
941-743-8883 1252 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES
Ad Expires 8.14
Ad Expires 2.14
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Support Your Chapter @ Events
Ad Expires 9.14
-
Hello Brothers and Sisters,
Looks like the tourist season is winding down and the
to let down your guard. Soon the rainy season will start. Bikers
get no breaks here is Southwest Florida. Snowbirds, tourists, rain
and hot temperatures take their tolls. Real bikers are diligent and
watch each
own the road and we all need to give them some room. groups of
Riding Clubs with some of the Sport bike Clubs an MC and your
favorite MRO have been hav-ing monthly meetings. These groups are
sending their Board members, Safety Trustees and Road Captains
case of charity starts at home. The SW biker commu-nity sees a
need to police their own. As a member of ABATE and a Chapter
President, I have always thought we should practice what we preach.
I give special thanks to Chuck DeBono and the Lost Riders for
stepping up and taking charge with what ABATE has been doing for 33
years in Florida. This is pro-
another Riding Club to step up and command a meet-
mittee is planning a community awareness ride in May to show
support. Stay tuned.
on March 29th. Even though it was an overcast/rain
event, attendance was better than event, attendance was better
than event, attendance was better than expected. Thank you Biffle
and Candi for your support and having the wrecked bike trailer at
the event. Speaking of May, May is National Motorcycle Safety
month. Our an-nual Bears for Bears is all set for May 17th at Haus
of Trikes 10 2pm. Lee County Sheriff Dept. will be on hand to
receive the Bears. New stuffed animals only please. Flyers are
available.
June 1st is coming up fast. Time to step it up and get involved
with your Chapter. All positions are open and a lot of you have
some great ideas. I see many new Board members who can take this to
the next level. Please take some time and support YOUR Chapter.
State elections will be held the following week and some new and
old faces are in the running. If you are interested in stepping up
and would like to talk about it, let me know.
weeks ago. Riding in the rear of the group brought back some
memories. Bad ones. People are trying to kill us from every angle.
On a stretch of road with 30 bikes stretched out, with little
spacing, morons still try to pass, and do. Leaving us bikers
vulnerable to a crash. My suggestion when this happens is sim-ple.
As we ride we must be aware of our surroundings including our
fellow riders. Be aware. If someone is trying to pass, try to
signal for a single line formation. Anyone in the group can
initiate it, everyone else just needs to be checking those required
mirrors. They are not there to check your make up or see how good
you look in a bandana. Be the solution, not the result of a
problem.
Ride Safe, Ride Alert,
Wayne
3RD TERM AS SOUTHWEST PRESIDENT 4TH TERM SOUTHWEST E-BOARD
Vice President 2010 SOUTHWEST LIFE MEMBER
-
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER NEWS PAGE 9
SERVING YOUR PERSONAL PRINTING NEEDS Personal Letterhead,
Business Cards, Stamps, Posters
SERVING YOUR COMPANY PRINTING NEEDS Direct Mail, Brochures,
Presentation Folders,
Newsletters, Post Cards, Continuous Forms, Catalogs
SERVING ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS
A Family Operated Business Serving
LEE, CHARLOTTE & COLLIER
COUNTIES
45 Years of Continuous Service
-3926
VICTORY MOTORCYCLES
OF FORT MYERS
presents DEMO DAYS Wednesday, March 26th
9:00am to 5:00pm
-
x One of the few-in-the-World dedicated
self-service motorcycle bays
x 8VHWKHOLIWWRUDLVH\RXUELNHKLJKIRUease of cleaning
x All cleaning solutions are strictly de-
signed for motorcycling washing
x Spot Free rinse for a spot free finish
x High & Low pressure rinse cycles
x High pressure air blower for fast drying
x $1 to start
x Cash or major credit cards accepted
x OPEN 24/7
Downtowner Motorcycle Wash
PINE ISLAND ROAD
Across From Bonefish Grill
Between Skyline & Chiquita
1203 Pine Island Rd. y Cape Coral, FL 33991 239 -800 -2039
www.DowntownerCarWash.com
x Two Dog Washing Stations
x Cleaned & Sanitized between
HDFKFXVWRPHUVXVH
Downtowner Car Wash - Southeast
1009 Del Prado Blvd. Cape Coral
Offers Detailing Presently at Our Del Prado Location
Call for appointment (239) 772-2277
Ad Expires 2.15
Downtowner Car Wash
DOWNTOWNER EXPRESS CAR WASH
Welcomes Motorcycles
