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b i g b e n d . a b a t e f l o r i d a . c o m Volume 3 - Issue 11 - Dec. 08 - Jan. 09 1TRANSCRIPT
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President’s Message ............................................................................................................................3November Meeting Minutes ...............................................................................................................4January Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................................................5Chapter Calendar ................................................................................................................................6Membership Update ............................................................................................................................8Trading Post ......................................................................................................................................10
Newsletter
Volume 3 - Issue 11 - Dec. 08 - Jan. 09b i g b e n d . a b a t e f l o r i d a . c o m
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2008-2009Board of directors
Executive BoardPresident: MikeJohnson•(850)997-6184
Vice President:ChrisAllen•(850)545-4001 [email protected]
Secretary: Teeah DiPietrantonio•(850)926-8815 [email protected]
Treasurer: Melvin Dill•(850)694-2221 [email protected]
Chapter TrusteesSgt-at-Arms: TerryMosier•(850)878-2426
Membership:AprilJohnson•(850)[email protected]
PR/Comm: OPEN POSITION
Products: TerryMosier•(850)878-2426
Newsletter: ClayShaw•(850)545-2818 [email protected]
Chapter Rep: Filled at each meeting if you would like to attend a state meeting inform at the meetings
Legislative: MikeJohnson•(850)[email protected]
Safety: OPEN POSITION
Chaplain: OPEN POSITION
Road Captain: OPEN POSITION
Website: Cricket•[email protected]
Mailing AddressABATE of Florida, Inc.
Big Bend ChapterPO Box 386
Woodville, FL 32362-0386
Letter fromthe editor
Happy New Year everyone! OK, so I’m a little late. Sorry about that. A decision was made that since we voted to not have a December meeting, then a newsletter for December was unnecessary. So, yeah, it has been a few months since you’ve last had a newsletter. And now that all of you haveeatenyourfillofturkey,ham,andeverypieimaginable, we have to get back to work. We now have a new President of the United States(POTUSforshort),andwithanychangingoftheguard,newideas(goodandbad)willtrytobe implemented. As American citizens, we have the awesome right to do our best to defend what we love. Which means you, the American citizen, the motorcyclist, the human being.... have to do your part. Keep up with the current legislation. Visit FloridaAbate.com to find all the currentlegislation for the state and the country. You can sign up to receive updates should anything change, that way you are always up-to-date. And in this day & age, information is instantaneous, so up-to-date is a good thing to be. On a lighter note, I must extend my congratulations to Melvin Dill, our new Chapter Treasurer. Melvin joined our chapter not too long ago, and I can tell he will spend many years with us. I had the great pleasure to ride with Melvin in the Veteran’s Poker Run a few months back, and let me tell you, there is not a nicer guy in the world. For those of you that know him, and those that will soon meet him, I know you’ll agree.
See you next month!Clay Shaw
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message from the President First off I would like to thank everyone who came out to our emergency meeting to elect a new treasurer. I was very impressed by the turnout. It just goes to show you that when crisis or a potential crisis is at hand we canallcometogethertoextinguishtheflames.
Our new treasurer is Melvin Dill a retired Marine and a member of CMA. We are all very proud of him for stepping up. Everyone come out to our next meeting and meet Melvin and buy some t-shirts so he’ll have some money to deposit into our account.
The State Meeting is on 14 Feb, Valentine’s Day, in Pensacola. We are pitching the poker run for the Freedom Rights Rally in April. Watch for theflyerinanupcomingnewsletter.
Since the state meeting is on Valentine’s Day weekend, we have voted to move the general meeting, which is supposed to be Sun the 15th, to Sun the 22nd. Same time. Two o’clock PM. same place, Two Nichols Rest.
Don’tforgetBikeWeekcomingup.AprilandIwillbeattheABATECampgroundallweeklong,socomeoutand visit us.
See you in the wind,Big Mike
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AbAte of floridA, inc. big bend chApter november 16, 2008Meeting called to order by Chris Allen at 1:55 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chris and prayer led by Blade.
Members present:13, and guests present: 1
Presidents rePort: Big Mike Johnson - not Present - excused.
Vice President’s rePort: chris AllenReminded the chapter about seriously low funds and the need for members to find advertiser’s or any other means of fundraising. Had discussion about December meeting and possibly canceling. Motion to cancel the meetings that were to be held 12/19&21 made by Jerry, seconded by John, Passed. Our next meetings will be January 16 for board meeting and January 18 for chapter meeting.
treAsurer’s rePort: BlAde BeckMAnReported on total deposits and deductions from account this month. Motion to accept the report by Clay, seconded by Terry, Passed.
secretAry’s rePort: teeAh diPietrAntonioNo calls about minutes in newsletter have come in. Motion to accept the report by Cricket, seconded by Terry, Passed.
sgt. At ArMs: terry MosierNo report made.
MeMBershiP: APril JohnsonNot present - excused. Teeah reported 79 members in the chapter as of 11/14/08 and only one member due to renew this upcoming month. Check your newsletter for a more detailed account on membership.
Products: terry MosierPresented new shades and clears for purchase. Offered our decision about ordering long sleeved shirts and sweatshirts. We will be taking on a pre-order basis this time and have already received orders for 9 shirts, will need at least 6 more orders to turn it in. Will be black with white letters and gold eagle.
Pr/coMMunicAtions: BlAde BeckMAnIs following up on the advertisement request we have with CCHD.
newsletter: clAy shAwDeadline for newsletter submittals this month is November 23rd.
weBsite: cricketCalled for any events flyers or information that we do not already have, please submit these to her so she can add them to the website. Will be adding Blade Beckman as our chapter Chaplain.
legislAtiVe: Big Mike Johnson - not Present - excused.
stAte delegAtes: chris And terryNext state meeting is in Fort Myers, Southwest chapter on December 13. Chris and Terry will be unable to attend, if you are interested in taking their place please contact a board member.
old Business:Had discussion pertaining to the proposed state bi law change. Safety Director is currently not in the bi laws as an official trustee position, the change will make it official with wording very similar to many other trustee positions except for specifics to the post. Cricket made a motion we vote on the topic, seconded by Blade, Passed. The vote was taken and counted unanimously “yes”. If anyone volunteers to attend the December meeting our chapter will forward the vote to the state at that time.
new Business:Cricket offered an idea to try to hold a toy run for the FL Baptist Children’s Home. Will look into that to see if the Home will be interested and be responsible for such an event. Motion made by Teeah to use 100% of today’s meeting donations to the general fund instead of 30% to DBF and 70% to general, seconded by Jerry, Passed.
good of the order:** bike tickets available for purchase - see Teeah.** Bike Week 2009 - fill out volunteer sheet in masterlink and send it in if you plan to attend and represent our chapter** November 22nd - 7th Annual Dixie Bikers Toy Run Thomasville, KSU 11 a.m., start at Beef O Brady’s end at K&k Fish Camp** November 22 - Mullet Festival in Panacea at Wooley Park 9 to 4 pm** November 30 -7th Annual Iron Raven’s Wakulla County Toy Run FBO 11:45 a.m., start at T Customs end at Outz’s Too** December 7 - Abudant Life Fellowship (3881 N. Monroe) Biker Appreciation Day - Food and Ride 10:00 a.m.** December 14 - 17th Annual Toys for Tots Chrome Divas - 9:00 a.m. Start at CCHD KSU 11:00 a.m. end at Famous Dave’s** January’s board meeting is January 16, 2009 6:30 p.m.** January’s chapter meeting is January 18, 2009 2:00 p.m.** Donations to the general fund were taken at this time.
Motion to adjourn by John, seconded by Blade, Passed at 2:30 p.m.(These minutes were summarized by Teeah DiPietrantonio on November 16, 2008. If any changes please contact me, thank you.)
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AbAte of floridA, inc. big bend chApter JAnuAry 18, 2009Meeting called to order by Big Mike at 1:55 p.m. Prayer led by Blade.
Members present 12, guests present 1.President’s rePort-Big Mike Johnson:
Opened the meeting discussing the department of highway motor safety vehicle meeting that Doc attended and will report on at a later time. Informed the chapter that state president Doc. R. has decided to stay with Abate. Frenchi has resigned for personal reasons. Reminded us that we need advertisers. This is a busy time of year with legislature going in session soon.
Vice President rePort-chris Allen:Not present, excused absence.
treAsurer rePort-BlAde BeckMAn:Stated account deposits and deductions since the last meeting. Gave total chapter general funds and down biker funds. Motion to accept by April, seconded by Duane, passed.
secretAry rePort-teeAh diPietrAntonio:No contact from any members about minutes or secretary duties. Offered to read the minutes from the last meeting but waved the report until they will be printed in the next newsletter. Motion to accept by John, seconded by Jerry, passed.
sgt. At ArMs-terry Mosier:Not present, excused absence.
MeMBershiP-APril Johnson:Reported 3 new members by transfer. Announced names of January renewals. Total chapter membership is currently 78. Looking for any input about membership drives. Discussion was held.
Products-terry Mosier:Not present, excused absence. New shirts are almost sold out already we have about 4 or 5 left if you want to purchase a long sleeve for $15 or a sweatshirt for $18.
Pr/coMMunicAtions-BlAde BeckMAn:Noone has taken an advertisement.
newsletter-clAy shAw:Discussed doing an electronic newsletter this month. Motion made by April to begin printing newsletters bi-monthly, seconded by Teeah. Discussion held about printing less newsletters each time, possibly 80 to 100 instead of 175. Big Mike and Clay will work out the details on how many hard copies will be done. Held discussion about advertisers.
weBsite-cricket:Not present.
legislAtiVe-Big Mike Johnson:Will have a more detailed legislative report next month. Discussed HB1 and safety belt law enforcement as a secondary action.
stAte delegAtes:Unsure if Chris & Terry will be attending the next state meeting in Pensacola on February 14, 2009. Blade offered to attend if they are not available. Ridge manor chapter has closed and reopened as Treasure coast. We have received our December state meeting packet and shared information.
old Business:Safety director by law proposal passed 51 yes to 6 no. It is an official state and chapter trustee position.
new Business:We are moving february’s meeting to the 4th sunday due to the state meeting. The chapter agreed to do a poker run at the freedom rally on April 11, 2009. Will produce a flyer with all the final details soon and distribute at the state meeting and at bike week. Had discussion about a membership at Rock n Wheels not enough interest.
roAd cAPtAin:Open for member to fill position.
chAPlAin:Open for member to fill position.
sAfety:Open for member to fill position.
good of the order:Boots is recovering from surgery and doing well. Bike tickets are not going to be available much longer, must get them before the next state meeting. Contact Teeah if interested. Big Bend has sold over 600 tickets for the fundraiser. The full throttle event in Tampa is January 24-25, go to www.FloridaFullThrottle.com. There is a car show and swap meet in Moultrie on February 6-8. Bike Week is coming up fast, please sign up to volunteer man hours for our chapter just fill out the form in your Masterlink. The dates are February 27 through March 8, and the state is looking for assistant shift commanders to train this year. You can get free day’s camping and a meal for working a shift. Next months board meeting is February 20th at 6:30 pm. and the chapter meeting is February 22nd at 2:00 pm. John informed the chapter about Henry’s upcoming surgery, will keep us posted. Donations taken at this time.
Motion to adjourn by John, seconded by April, passed at 2:56 pm.(These minutes were summarized by Teeah D. on January 18, 2009. If any changes please contact me, thank you.)
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.BIGBENDCHAPTER
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All members receive with their paid membership a membership card, a monthly Newsletter from the chapter, bi-monthly Masterlink magazine, chapter voting Privileges and personal involvement in Statewide legislative actions and their Freedom to ride!
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MEMBERSHIP FEBRUARY, 2009
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WewillcontinueourfightbyvoicingandhandingoutourinformationtokeepthepublicawarethatABATEisFIGHTINGforourMOTORCYCLINGFREEDOM!Didyoufind a number? Is it yours?ContactApril by thenextGeneralmeeting soyou can claimyour gift!NOTE: (reminder) If you do not renew before/or by the last day of the month, which your membership expires, I will have to add you as a new member. For your convenience, the renewal form is on the reverse side of this page.
** reminder **NextBoardMeetingisFebruary20th
Next Chapter Meeting is February 22nd
See calendar for more important datesDonationstoABATEofFlorida,Inc.arenotdeductibleforFederalIncomeTaxpurposes.ABATEofFloridaInc.doesnotcondonedrinkinganddriving.
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Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for Federal Income Tax Purposes.ABATE of Florida, Inc. DOES NOT Condone Drinking and Driving.
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KOA CAMPGROUND IN MONTICELLO ON SATURDAY APRIL 11, 2009
SIGN UP AND REGISTRATION FROM 12 noon-1 pm LOCATED AT THE PRODUCTS BOOTH
$10.00 per handFirst bike out @ 12 noon - Last bike in @ 4:00 p.m.
Leaving the KOA campground to experience a scenic ride through beautiful north Florida and visiting some historical sites, then returning
to the KOA CampgroundMEMBERSHIP AND SAFETY BOOTH WILL BE PRESENT
AT THE CAMPGROUND.
ABATE of FLORIDA, INC.Big Bend Chapter
present
Freedom Rights RallyPoker Run
“Big Mike” Johnson(850) 459-0724
Chris Allen(850) 545-4001
Terry Mosier(850) 878-2426
Tallahassee East / Monticello KOA346 KOA RoadMonticello, FL 32344
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.BIG BEND CHAPTERPO BOX 386WOODVILLE, FL 32362-0386
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B i g B e n d . A b a t e F l o r i d a . c o m
If you ride like there’s no tomorrow, there won’t be. ~Author Unknown
Sometimes the best communication happens when you’re on separate bikes.
~Author Unknown