Corporate DirectorJeff [email protected]. Corporate DirectorOPEN TBDCorporate SecretaryLisa [email protected] TreasurerBette [email protected] TBDActivitiesOPEN TBDAt LargeOPEN TBDChaplainOPEN TBDMembershipMeashy [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] / CommunicationsLisa Ogle/Meashy [email protected] Stewart615-579-6035www.cmtabate.com/shopSafety & EducationOPEN TBDSergeant at ArmsScott [email protected]/ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This PublicationCharter Meeting DetailsCANEY FORK Johnnie [email protected] SUNDAY MONTH 4 PMLolly’s Café211 Colonial Street Carthage, TN 37030DICKSON/HUMPHREYS/HICKMANAnthony Ray [email protected] THURSDAY 7 PMVFW Post Dickson, TNMONTGOMERY COUNTYRoy [email protected] TUES 7 PMJackie’s Country Kitchen1578 Zinc Plant Rd.Clarksville, TNNASHVILLE/MUSIC CITYLisa Ogle2ND SATURDAY 1 PM615-364-5140Crossroads Saloon333 Swinging Bridge Rd.Old Hickory, TNROBERTSON COUNTYRoland [email protected] TUESDAY 7 PMThe Piggy PitSpringfield, TNSMITH/WILSON/STONES RIVERStephenie [email protected] SUNDAY 1 PMRaise The RoostLebanon, TNSUMNER COUNTYJeff [email protected] THURSDAY 7 PMVFWHendersonville, TNUPPER CUMBERLANDLynn [email protected] SUNDAY(CALL FOR LOCATION)DEKALB COUNTYMeashy [email protected] SUNDAY 2 PM404 Locust StreetAlexandria, TN
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CMT/ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This PublicationLISA OGLEOK, it’s been a long, cold winter for those unable to escape to points south or west for some warm-weather riding. That means many New Hampshire motorcyclists and passengers haven’t thrown a leg over a bike since late October or early November Sure, many have stayed occupied indoors watching YouTube videos, scanning magazines, newsletters, and online forums, and exchanging emails with fellow riders in anticipation of the 2026 riding season. So now that warmer weather has made a comeback, what are your plans for your first ride of the season? Some may hop onto the internet before hopping on their bike, typing “what to take on a motorcycle ride” in their favorite search engine for clues. First things first – get your bike and gear ready. Take off the cover, run through your pre-ride maintenance check, and make sure your riding gear still fits the way you remember. Winter has a way of shrinking leather, no doubt in part by a bit too much holiday cheer. Consider a single-day ride list, a multi-day ride list, and two additional lists if a passenger is involved. And for those tech-savvy riders, creating and refining those lists on your handheld device could become part of your pre- and postride routines. It’s not likely you’ll get it right each time you head out, but after each journey it’s worth revisiting your ‘single day’ and ‘multi day’ lists to modify them as needed. After all, part of the adventure of motorcycling is journeying into the unknown or through the unexperienced. Just be sure you’ve prepared the best you can, and enjoy the ride. Lisa
CMT/ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This PublicationMAY 3-UPPER CUMBERLAND 30TH ANNIVERSARYMAY 9–NASHVILLE/MUSIC CITY MEET AND GREET MAY 14-17- LORETTA LYNNS MUSIC CITY BIKE FESTIVALMAY 18-19 BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY (WASHINGTON, DC)MAY 31-SUMNER SWAP MEETJUN 5-7-SMITH WILSON/STONES RIVER MOTOCYCLE RODEOJUN 13- DICKSON/ HUMPHREYS/ HICKMAN-BIKE & TATOO SHOWJUN 25-27-BIKERS WHO CARE BELLWITCH RALLYJUN 26-28 LIBERTY RALLY Jackson County FairgroundsJUL 18-UPPER CUMBERLAND MEMORIAL RIDEAUG 8-DEKALB/NASHVILLE/MUSIC CITY- BELL WITCH TANK THE RIVER RUNAUG 28-30-SUMNER/ROBERTSON-RED RIVER EVENTSEP 24-27-MEETING OF THE MINDS (MOM) MILWAUKEE, WISEP 11-13-DICKSON/ HUMPHREYS/ HICKMAN- RODEOSEP 13-BOD MEETING AT DICKSON RODEOOCT 10-DEKALB/NASHVILLE/MUSIC CITY-RODEOOCT 31- DICKSON/ HUMPHREYS/ HICKMAN-TOY RUNNOV 14-ROBERTSON COUNTY-TOY RUN
CMT/ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This PublicationBOARD OF DIRECTORSMEETING CMT ABATEDate: 3.8.26Meeting opened with the Pledge and Prayer.Discussed the Nashville/Music City we will be meeting the 3rd Sunday at 1:30 pm at the Roost in April (as I am still recovering. This will be temporary until we can get enough members and we will decide where to meet that may be closer to or in Nashville area.) I will contact Glen Stout to see if he can help to at least contact some of his members if he is not yet able to attend.We still have several BOD positions open if anyone is interested please feel free to represent your charter or email us at [email protected] to express your interest.Dickson/Humphries- Ray Ray -raised $6000.00 for an event that BWC helped them with. We sent $750 to the State their thought was to possibly buy some promotional products for the State. Reviewed Financial Report, ongoing expenses and other yearly expenses. Need to look into the cost of the Wix Website, we need to investigate getting more products. Products: Jeff gave left over T-Shirts from Memorial Run to Johan; We need to think about TShirts that are specific to the State of TN to represent CMT ABATE. Design ideas are appreciated. We also need to consider other product ideas as well, maybe key chains, Lapel Pins or litter bags with our logo so we have something for Motorcycle Awareness month. We need to find a distributor that we can get a good deal with to re-stock our products. I will check to see if we can find a distributor. We have gold club member shirts but that is specifically for the Gold Club members. We need to get in touch with Faith to see if any products are left. Jeff will get in touch with her. Tossed around the idea of outline of the State of TN for the Back with the CMT ABATE Logo maybe in the middle. We are setting up a membership table at the Sprint Thaw March 28th Wilson County Fairgrounds. Group Memberships:Johan brought COC membership forms for group membership. He will be taking it to the COC meeting, and we are asking them to put them on the tables in the hopes of increasing our group membership and renewals.
CMT/ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This PublicationLegislative: Tim Rudd sponsored the bill for May Motorcycle awareness month. Lobby Day is coming up April 7, 2026. Meet at 8 am VFW Post 1291, 1907 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37210 – Group Ride to the Cordell Hull building. KSU 9:00 AM. Parking will be provided for those on the ride. If you are Late you can still park in the parking garage under the courthouse for $20 all Day Parking. Governors May Motorcycle awareness Johan would like to coordinate with them for a meet and greet to see if we can work together on supporting May Motorcycle Awareness. Future BOD Meetings:June BOD Dickson/Humphries has their Tattoo/Bike Show – That Sunday we can have the BOD meeting there June 14, since Dickson/Humphries will be required at these events, vote was had to have the BOD at Dickson/Humphries VFW this weekend. (1:00 pm)September BOD Meeting Dickson/Humphries VFW, we will do as last year and have the September BOD 2nd Sunday September 13, 2026 (1:00 pm)MRF Ed Domine:Bills still pending in Committee: HR 1566 & S 1379 – Repair ActHR 3385 Definition of a MotorcycleHR 2165 & S995 Choice in Auto Retal Sales Act of 2025HR 2218 & S 1072 Stop CARB Act of 20252 of these bills HR 1566 & HR 3385 have been reviewed by the sub committee and returned to the full committee for review before moving to the hose for a vote. Rest of the bills are still in committee with no further action.Florida has proposed HB 429 which would broaden the criteria for identifying individuals as criminal gang members. ABATE of Florida is running a petition to oppose this bill at:Petition · Fight HB-429 and protect motorcycle culture - United States · Change.org(Profiling) We are continuing to compile data through: https://www.motorcycleprofilingproject.com/There may be an anti-profiling bill introduced in Tennessee in 2026 -watch for updates.2026 outlook;Major focus will be reauthorization of the highway billMid-term election year-Shorter congressional schedule. We may have some calls to actionCandidates will very be interested in hearing for constituents (potential votes)!
CMT/ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This PublicationDiscussed Facebook page, CMT/ABATE Inc, this website that is outdated and we need to have the administration transferred to an active member of the BOD or discontinue this site and create a new page that is only allowed to be updated as a true property of CMT/ABATE Inc property. Jeff will take the initiative to get in touch with the person noted as the Administrator, to see if we can get this corrected.Note this excludes Charter Specific Facebook Pages- CMT ABATE – “Charter Name” the charter will be responsible for maintaining supervision of their Charter pages.Charter Updates:Upper Cumberland: Liberty Rally – Dates June 26 – 28th @Jackson County FairgroundsNashville/Music City – we will have a meeting 3rd Sunday in April at the Roost – We are having the meeting here temporarily until we can get the participation needed to have members choose another venue that is closer to or near the Nashville area. Thanks to the Smith/Wilson/Stones River Charter for letting us share there meeting place. Meeting Adjourned: June 14, BOD at Dickson/Humphries VFW (1:00 pm)
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CMT/ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This PublicationYou will probably receive this newsletter just in time for what is probably our most critical activity of the year. Tuesday April 7th will be the Tennessee Bikers’ Legislative Lobby Day in Nashville – our opportunity to have a “show of force” at the state capitol. This event is a joint undertaking between CMT/ABATE and the Tennessee Confederation of Clubs, and would not be possible without the dedication and effort of several people in both organizations – Thank You to everyone involved. A large group of bikers wandering the halls of the Cordell Hull Legislative Office Building does not go un-noticed, and just a few of us can seem like many more among all the suits and ties that are typically there. This is our chance to remind every State Senator and Representative that motorcyclists are here, that we are very interested in protecting our rights and freedoms, and that we are watching how they represent us in the legislature. Being there as part of a larger group gives us more visibility, and the other members act as support for each other as we discuss the issues with the Representatives. This is an especially good time to talk to your representatives since this is an election year and many of them would like to talk to you and remind you to vote for them. We will have several important topics to discuss with our State Senators and Representatives, including a resolution commemorating May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. There is also a proposal for a helmet law modification bill, providing for freedom of choice regarding helmet use for riders 21 year old and older. Unfortunately, his helmet bill recently died in the Senate subcommittee, but the companion bill in the House, H.B.2412, is still alive and has been assigned to the Transportation Subcommittee. We are not sure if we can get that past the committee, but calls and emails from our members may make the difference. Those calls and emails, and the face-to-face meetings that we will have at the Tennessee Bikers’ Legislative Lobby Day are an important part of our continuing effort to protect your right to… ...Ride Free,EdEd DomineMRF State Rep - Tennessee Join The MRF: https://mrf.org/join-the-mrf/[email protected]
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CMT/ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This PublicationBIKERS INSIDETHE BELTWAYThe definition of a motorcycle is under pressure - and so is our patience.The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is working to close a loophole that has allowed steering-wheel-equipped autocycles to operate under a motorcycle definition never meant for them. Removing a wheel from a small car doesn’t make it a motorcycle.A motorcycle is straddled.It has handlebars.It demands balance and skill.When definitions drift, regulations drift. And when regulations drift, riders pay the price.This isn’t about hurting anyone’s business. It’s about protecting the integrity of motorcycling - and the laws written specifically for us.Now is not the time to sit back.Answer the calls to action.Contact your Members of Congress.And most importantly - register for Bikers Inside the Beltway.Face-to-face meetings move policy. Showing up changes outcomes.If you’ve ever benefited from the work done in Washington on your behalf, this is the moment to stand up and be counted.Hold the line.We’ll see you in D.C. May 18-19 at Bikers Inside the BeltwayMay 18-19, 2026, | Washington, D.C. | Embassy Suites, Alexandra, Virginia, 800-362-2779 | Group Reference code “MRF”
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CMT/ABATE Does Not Endorse Any Advertiser or Product In This PublicationSAD PILLSBURY NEWSThe Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71. Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies & Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours. Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in business but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was considered a very smart cookie, but wasted much of his dough in halfbaked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions…..Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough & Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father Pop Tart. The funeral was held at 3:30 for about 20 minutes.If this made you smile for even a brief second, please pass it on and share that smile with someone else who may be having a crumby day and kneads a lift.
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