ABATE of FLORIDA, Inc - Gator Alley Newsletter March-April 2018

Volume 34 March-April 2018 Issue 04

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GATOR ALLEY MEETINGS

All meetings are held at the VFW: 800 Neffs Way, Naples, FL 34119

Board Meetings Chapter Meetings

March 25, 2018 March 25, 2018
April 22, 2018 April 22, 2018

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and/or pictures.

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GATOR ALLEY BOARD AND OFFICIALS

2017-2018

EXECUTIVE BOARD email address

PRESIDENT Lynn Corr 239-450-9939 [email protected]
VP/SPECIAL EVENTS Scott Pignatiello 239-298-0924 [email protected]
603-490-7425 [email protected]
SECRETARY Cari Lamontagne 239-596-3925 [email protected]
TREASURER Denise Russo
239-450-9939 [email protected]
LEGISLATIVE ELECTED BOARD 239-200-6360 [email protected]
STATE DELEGATE1 239-231-0972 [email protected]
STATE DELEGATE2 Lynn Corr 239-776-1108 [email protected]
ALT STATEDELEGATE1 Frizz Stevens 239-229-2764 [email protected]
ALT STATEDELEGATE2 Jude Stevens 239-218-5582 [email protected]
Roger Janes 239-298-1034 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP Jon “Rambo” Reinbold 239-298-0924 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER/AD EXEC Trudi Steel 239-776-1108 [email protected]
Deb Pignatiello 239-633-1474 [email protected]
PRODUCTS Scott Pignatiello 239-398-9674 [email protected]
QUARTERMASTER Roger Janes 239-298-1034 [email protected]

SGT AT ARMS Roy Steel 973-670-1066 [email protected]
SAFETY DIRECTOR Will "RiffRaff" Breen
WEBMASTER/PR 239-231-0972 [email protected]
Deb Pignatiello 239-404-1279 [email protected]
CHAPLAIN 239-404-1279 [email protected]
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
CHAPTER HISTORIAN
SUNSHINE Jerry Mason
ELECTIONS Jude Stevens & Tammie

Hansen
Margo Fuoco Pedigo
Margo Fuoco Pedigo

RESCUE TEAM

Will "RiffRaff" Breen 239-398-9674
Roger Janes 239-776-1108

Jim Kalvin 239-280-6054
Scott Pignatiello 239-298-0924

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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(AS OF 6/11/16)

STATE OFFICE:ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
ADDRESS:PO BOX 2520..........CITY:DELAND..........32721-2520
PHONE:(386)943-9610 FAX:SAME EMAIL: [email protected]
Elizabeth “BOOTS” Buchholz

PRESIDENT:JAMES “ DOC” REICHENBACH
EMAIL: [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT: DARRIN “SCRIBE” BROOKS
EMAIL: [email protected]

SECRETARY: SHELLY JOHNSTON
EMAIL: [email protected]

TREASURER: PATTI NASRALLAH
EMAIL: [email protected]

SGT-AT-ARMS: MARCUS HOTELLING
EMAIL: [email protected]

PR/COMMUNICATIONS: SALLY CARROLL
EMAIL: [email protected]

MASTERLINK EDITOR:
EMAIL: [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP:LAURIE HANLEY
EMAIL: [email protected]

SAFETY PROGRAM DIRECTOR:VICTOR PIORKOWSKI
EMAIL: [email protected]

LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE: DARRIN “SCRIBE” BROOKS
EMAIL: [email protected]

PRODUCTS TRUSTEE: STEVE “CARETAKER” KNEE
EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB PROBLEMS: DAN “SLO MO” HENDERSON
EMAIL: [email protected]

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Happy Season to all,
I’m sure each of you have had several experiences with the amount of traffic on the road. I know in
front of our community, it’s ludicrous to try and go West after 3 in the afternoon. Immokalee and 41
is unbelievable and Pine Ridge and Airport can be a parking lot. Deep breaths my friends. It’s only
6 more weeks to April 15. And less than that til Easter. Please stay safe, Cool headed, and alert.
God knows the other drivers aren’t.
We have several things coming up. Swamp Buggy races on March 3 and 4. Have you signed up
yet? This has proven to be our most profitable event and we don’t have to pay insurance for it!
Please help and participate for at least 1 shift. Contact LauraJo ([email protected]) and
get put on the list.
Casino Run, April 14th. Ruth and Jim Kalvin are chairing this event. Thanks to you both.
We are in desperate need to resolve our storage issues. Our rent is going up every 9 months. I think
Roger said we could get by with a 10x10 but it has to be ac because of items in history. Someone’s
residence has been offered in the past but due to location and liability it wasn’t going to work. Right
now, the storage is our biggest expense. What ideas do you have? Prices are pretty much the same
around town.
Due to job restrictions, Margo Pedigo is stepping down from the elections chairperson. We need a
volunteer who isn’t on the board and has access to type election reports for the newsletter. Is that
person you? Also, she can’t commit to the birthday party. Denise Russo has stepped up to help with
the Birthday Party. Thanks Denise! Since no one has stepped up, there will be no Mash Bash.
On the Legislative front, I’m awaiting info from our Trustee at this time. Due to the new pressure
caused by the horrific tragedy that happened last week, I believe that Tallahassee has had everything
turned upside down. Things that were priority aren’t any more. Just keep your fingers crossed and
say a prayer for our administration of funds that we have pursued for years. We can’t give up now.
I’ll post on Facebook any news I hear.
Thank you to all that have participated and donated their time and money to Gator Alley in these last
months. You are so appreciated.
God Bless Us, and God Bless the USA.
Lynn Corr, President Gator Alley Abate

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SUNSHINE REPORT — July

Hey everyone, how you’re doing. A BIG thanks to
Laura Jo for Swamp to the City and organizing the
Swamp Buggy races. Both were a lot of work. Also thanks to all the
volunteers that help Laura Jo, we couldn’t do what we do without
them. More help is going to be needed on March 3rd.
Coming up is the Casino run on April 15th, looking forward to work-
ing with Ruth and Jim Kalvin. Still looking for people to step up to
chair the Memorial Tribute in October, Run and Gobble in November
and Heritage House in December. Please come to a meeting and share
with us any ideas to draw guests to our events. If you’ve never
chaired a run, go for it. We’ll match you up with someone who has
chaired an event and I am also available to help where needed. Thank
you Denise Russo for stepping up to chair the Birthday Party, and
Rusty Crans and Fred Corr for the Preservation Run!
Always remember our advertisers if you’re going out for a ride like
Joe at Regal Tire and Karen at the Parrot who just resigned.
Be sure to check out our new Gator Alley front license plates! They
are really heavy duty and would make an awesome statement on the
front of your car or truck!! Only $15 each!

http://www.abateflorida.com/mission_statement.php,
don’t forget
Scott out..

Scott Pignatiello, Vice President, Products Trustee, Gator Alley Chapter,

Abate of Florida, Inc.

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2018 GATOR ALLEY EVENTS

MONTH EVENT DATE CHAIRPERSON

January Swamp to the City January 7 LauraJo Smith
April Casino Run April 15 Jim and Ruth Kalvin
June Elections June Meeting
July WE NEED HELP!

September Preservation Run TBD Rusty Crans, Fred Corr

October Birthday Party TBD Denise Russo
November Memorial Tribute TBD HELP US CHAIR THIS

December EVENT!!

Run and Gobble TBD YOUR NAME HERE!
Heritage House Event TBD WANT TO CHAIR THIS

RIDE?

ABATE OF FLORIDA EVENTS 2018

February 2018 State Meeting Feb 11 ABATE of Florida, Inc.
February 2018 ABATE of Florida, Inc.
Ride to the Capitol! Feb 12
April 2018 State Meeting April 14 Peace River
June 2018 State Meeting June 9 Lighthouse
July 2018 ABATE of Florida, Inc.
August 2018 Leadership Seminars TBD North Orlando
October 2018 State Meeting Aug 11 Gulf Coast
November 2018 State Meeting October 14 ABATE of Florida, Inc.
December 2018 Gator Alley
State Party TBD
January LauraJo Smith
March State Meeting December 9 LauraJo Smith
November LauraJo Smith
NON ABATE EVENTS 2018

Swamp Buggy Races Jan 26 & 27
Swamp Buggy Races March 3
Swamp Buggy Races TBD

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Chapter Minutes - January

Called to order at 11:00 a.m. @VFW WELCOME – PLEDGE – MOMENT OF SILENCE

PRESIDENT - LYNN CORR – Swamp Buggy is replacing our mash bash for raising money, so please
make sure you volunteer. Since, we are doing security and assisting with the beer we will be raising more
than double what we normally make. We also get to keep the tips. Darrin sent out an email that the number
of motorcycle riders in Florida have declined. The millennials are not interested in motorcycles as much as
before. He made a list of 10 advantages of riding a motorcycle. Invite non-riders to bike nights.
Welcome Jonathan and Christian to Abate. They are new young riders and they are helping out at Swamp
Buggy.
Margo has announced due to her new job she will not be able to do the Birthday Party this year. Lynn asked
Jude to chair the Birthday Party. We also need someone to help with Elections.
VICE PRESIDENT/SPECIAL EVENTS - SCOTT PIGNATIELLO - Thank you Jim and Ruth Kalvin
for stepping up and helping with the Casino Run. Big Thank You to Russ Ueeck for covering the cost of the
insurance. Need chair people for Preservation Run, Birthday Party, Memorial Tribute Event, Run and Gob-
ble, Heritage Event.
SECRETARY - CARI LAMONTAGNE – Approved last month’s minutes by Scott and seconded by Jude
TREASURER – DENISE RUSSO – Bank accounts are in balance. Thank you to Laura Jo for great job on
Swamp to the City
SARGENT AT ARMS – ROY STEEL – no questions for Roy
LEGISLATIVE – LYNN CORR – see notes from President
DELEGATES – FRIZZ AND JUDE STEVENS – see report in newsletter
MEMBERSHIP – TRUDI STEEL – see report in newsletter
NEWSLETTER/WEBMASTER – DEB PIGNATIELLO – Parrot and Regal Tire renewed their ads. She
needs notes by February 15, 2018. We will be updating events in newsletter
FACEBOOK UPDATES – LAURA JO SMITH- excused
SAFETY – WILL “RIFF RAFF” BREEN - excused
PR COMMUNICATIONS/ADVERTISING – no report
QUARTERMASTER – ROGER JANES – excused – We need to find new storage. They are raising our
rates every 9 months and its non-negotiable. We need to try to put everything in 10x10 with controlled tem-
perature – This is a priority!
PRODUCTS – SCOTT PIGNATIELLO - Purchasing Gator Alley license plates

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SUNSHINE – MARGO PEDIGO – see report in newsletter.
OLD BUSINESS – Tallahassee Run – Roger plans to go. Contact Frizz or Roger if you are going
NEW BUSINESS – No Mash Bash
GOOD OF THE ORDER – Bike Nights – good time to network for ABATE – Gator Alley
Harley has a new owner – we should introduce ourselves to the new owner/management
Bike Nights – Cari has been promoting ABATE at the Dogtooth for the Hell Yeah! Friday Bike Nights-
Mike DeWitt has been very supportive
Wednesday – Sawgrass and Thursday is at Nana’s Back Door
Don’t forget to visit our advertisers and let them know you are with Gator Alley
50/50 Winner: Frizz won and donated it back to the chapter
Motion to adjourn by Frizz and seconded by Trudi, time: 11:28 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Cari Lamontagne

SUNSHINE REPORT — January/February

Russ Ueeck, a Thank You card for his generous donation to make sure the Casino Run was a go.
He has been on the road for several years now but has always kept tabs on us and supports us
across the many miles he travels. We appreciate members who consider themselves involved
even when they can't be here. Russ has given us one of our favorite runs to look forward to, and I
hope we can have a record-breaking turnout for it and all that follow. UPDATE: He did call me to
tell me he received the card and is grateful to be able to help. May he never drive faster than his
Guardian Angel can fly.
Rachelle "Rikki" Hoadley, a Get-Well card for a nasty fall she had that sent her to the ER. Her
husband, Bob, is also battling with stage 4 cancer so please keep both in your powerful healing
prayers. May they be able to keep taking care of each other for the long haul.
Jon "Rambo" Reinbold, a Get-Well card for a tumble he took down his stairs while taking a stroll
in his sleep. Better put Brian's kiddie gates up on the ol' man's bedroom door from now on! Heal
well and steady, my friend...it takes a lot longer than it used to. XO

Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of yet another
senseless shooting. I will say no more because we all know
that evil does not come in the form of metal.
Joe Belanger, a Get-Well card for his shoulder surgery on
the 23rd. (Delayed for a week!) Anyone who's ever had
shoulder issues knows that this is tricky bidness so we
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Chapter Minutes - February

Called to order at 11:00 a.m. at VFW WELCOME – PLEDGE – MOMENT OF SILENCE

PRESIDENT - LYNN CORR –Lynn began the meeting speaking about being more visible at Naples Har-
ley Davidson during their bike nights. Set up a table with safety and membership information and some
products. She would like to do this by end of March. Please let her know if you have a knowledge of other
events we can attend.
Don’t forget to update you beneficiary information for your membership life insurance.
She spoke with Bill Sour (?) and she requested he come and speak with us regarding the insurance.
We need to get rid of storage. Its costing us approximately $300 month and increasing every 9 months. The
items in storage were mainly used for Mash Bash. We have not had a Mash Bash in 3 years. We will consid-
er donating it to another organization with the understanding that we could borrow it anytime. We would
save $3400 per year. Anyone that has donated items are welcome to take them back. Rusty has A/C storage
that we can store history items. Also, we need someone to take the bar that is currently in storage. Lynn took
a chapter vote, all agreed with the exception of one that abstained. Elections are coming up. We need some-
one to step up that is not on the board and is computer literate. Swamp Buggy Race March 3rd. We need
volunteers, please see Lynn or Laura Jo. (see her report in the newsletter)

VICE PRESIDENT/SPECIAL EVENTS - SCOTT PIGNATIELLO - Casino Run April 15th, thank you
to Jim and Ruth Kalvin. Denise will chair the Birthday Party. We still need Chairperson for Preservation
Run, Run and Gobble and Heritage House Event. State Meeting will need volunteers for December 8th.
Scott welcomed new members. Welcome Tony. Thank you for volunteering Tony!

SECRETARY - CARI LAMONTAGNE – Nothing at this time

TREASURER – DENISE RUSSO – Check book is in balance. Swamp Buggy helped.

SARGENT AT ARMS – ROY STEEL – Asked if everyone signed in.

LEGISLATIVE – LYNN CORR – See Frizz’s report

DELEGATES – FRIZZ AND JUDE STEVENS – Please see his report in the newsletter. Next state meet-
ing is in Port Charlotte April 14th

MEMBERSHIP – TRUDI STEEL – see report in newsletter.

NEWSLETTER/WEBMASTER – DEB PIGNATIELLO – She will not be re-running for Newsletter/
Webmaster
We had a few ads renew and a few are coming up for renewal. Thank you to Jenny and Cathy for helping
distribute the newsletter to our advertisers. Keep in mind we do have a classified ad section to sell your
items. Just let Deb know when it is sold.

FACEBOOK UPDATES – LAURA JO SMITH- excused - Lynn mentioned our Facebook Page does
well.

SAFETY – WILL “RIFF RAFF” BREEN - He reviewed a few scenarios. Please pay attention.

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QUARTERMASTER – ROGER JANES – not present
PRODUCTS – SCOTT PIGNATIELLO - New license plates, some shirts, patches, and bells
PR COMMUNICATIONS/ADVERTISING – see Newsletter/Webmaster
SUNSHINE – MARGO PEDIGO – see report in newsletter.
OLD BUSINESS – Casino Run April 15th
NEW BUSINESS – State Meeting we are hosting on Dec 8th. Elections – Need someone to step up. Mar-
go will help you
GOOD OF THE ORDER – Riff Raff VFW is looking for someone with a crane. Frizz mentioned that
him and Roger were the only ones that went to Tallahassee. Requested that you should not volunteer to go
if you really don’t intend to go. Darrin is going to suggest that we do not have the run next year due to
poor participation. Rusty reminded everyone of New Hope Ministry Motorcycle Event starts at 9 on
March 3rd. Rick Loy stated his daughter Emily is getting married next week and he will make a small do-
nation for the use of the chairs and tables.
50/50 Winner – Scott P won and donated back to the chapter.
Motion to adjourn by Frizz and seconded by Riff Raff, time: 12:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Cari Lamontagne

SUNSHINE REPORT — January/February

hope that it will all be just a darn good story after he's all healed up! Good Luck! UPDATE: Joe
was at the meeting, sling, smiles and all! :-)
Roger Janes, A Sympathy card for the loss of his Aunt in Ohio. He wasn't at the meeting as he
was paying his respects to his beloved family member, and I was able to send early condolences
via phone. May she rest in peace.
SPECIAL MENTION:
We have several members that are dealing with major health issues, but just do not wish to be put
in the spotlight. Please keep everyone in your prayers as we are all coping with challenges in life
whether it be physical, mental, emotional .... or just ALL OF IT!!
Keep the young people we have watched grow up or adopted into this family in your prayers as
they have started new beginnings with marriages, babies, new homes, new jobs, lost jobs,

breakups and being on their own. We were all there once, and it wasn't easy
back then! These folks are the future, and I wish for them all the tools they need
to be successful in life.
Why do ducks have feathers?
To cover up their butt quack!
Respectfully Submitted by:
Margo Fuoco Pedigo

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Hey, All, Daytona Bike Week, and other beautiful day reasons are happening now but it’s also time for tourists in FL
making it more challenging to stay safe on the road. Here are some more of my top ten motorcycle safety tips to keep
you alive and well this season:
1. Make eye contact
Never assume others see you. Always try to make eye contact with drivers who may be about to pull into your path.
2. Read “vehicle language”
Even when drivers, cyclists and pedestrians do see you approaching, they often misjudge your distance and speed.
Don’t rely on them.
3. Watch out for left-turning vehicles at intersections. This is a biggie!!
Getting hit by an oncoming vehicle that’s turning left is the most common type of motorcycle crash.
4. Check behind when turning left from a highway
Watch your mirrors and make sure you have plenty of space behind. The drivers behind might not slow down for you.
5. Look out for hazardous road conditions
Wet roads, fluid spills, sand, gravel, highway sealant, railroad tracks, potholes and other road-surface hazards reduce
your traction. They cause many falls.
6. Take it easy on the curves
Many crashes happen there. You might overshoot the road or cross the center line and get hit by oncoming traffic.
Watch the road ahead, slow down and choose the correct lane position-before entering a curve.
7. Wear a good helmet (if you are so inclined!)
Helmets prevent head injuries in 67 per cent of crashes and deaths in 29 per cent. Make sure your helmet has a sticker
showing that it meets current safety standards. Avoid buying a used helmet. It may have been in a crash, and the dam-
age may not be obvious.
8. Wear protective clothing designed for motorcycle riders
It can provide some protection during a crash, as well as shield you from the weather and flying debris. Keeping warm
and dry will help you stay alert and maintain coordination. Wear your riding gear in layers so you can adjust to chang-
ing conditions. Jeans give little protection. Never ride in lightweight pants or shorts.
9. Protect your eyes and face
Constant wind can make your eyes water, preventing you from spotting hazards. Flying in-
sects, dust and debris can hurt your eyes and face. The best protection is a full-face helmet
with a built-in face shield.
10. Be visible
Wear bright, reflective clothing. Add extra reflective material to it or wear a reflective vest.
Likewise, buy a bright-colored helmet and stick reflective tape to the back and sides. Always
keep your headlight on. Ride in the lane position where other drivers can easily see you and
you’ve got room to move. Avoid all other vehicles’ blind spots.
Respectfully submitted by Fred Corr
Assistant Safety Director, Gator Alley Chapter

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THANKS FOR
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MARCH 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

Bike Night at Sneaky
Nana’s Every Pete’s
Thursday Happy Hour
Sat/Sun 11—7

4 5 Sneaky 6 7 89 10
Pete’s Happy Sawgrass Grill Bike Night at Bill’s Café
Hour Bike Night Dog Tooth Biker
M—F 3—7 6-8 PM Every every Friday Morning 9-1
Wednesday! EVERY
Saturday!

11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Bike Night at Bike Night at
Rodes Every Nana’s Every
Wednesday! Thursday

18 19 21 21 22 23 24
Sneaky Sawgrass Grill
Pete’s Bike Night Bike Night at
Happy Hour 6-8 PM Every Dog Tooth
M—F 3—7 Wednesday! every Friday

25 Board 26 27 28 29 30 31
Bill’s Café
Meeting Bike Night at Biker
10 am Rodes Every Morning 9-1
Chapter Wednesday! EVERY
Meeting Saturday!
11 am

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APRIL 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 67
Sneaky Pete’s Bike Night at Bill’s Café Biker
Happy Hour Rodes Every Morning 9-1
M—F 3—7 Wednesday! EVERY

Saturday!

8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Sawgrass Grill Bike Night at Bike Night at STATE
Bike Night Nana’s Every Dog Tooth MEETING
6-8 PM Every Thursday every Friday PEACE
Wednesday! RIVER

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Sneaky Bike Night at Bill’s Café Biker
Pete’s Rodes Every Morning 9-1
Happy Hour Wednesday! EVERY
M—F 3—7
Saturday!

22Board 23 24 25 26 27 28
Meeting Sawgrass Grill Bike Night at Sneaky Pete’s Sneaky
10 am Bike Night Nana’s Every Happy Hour Pete’s
Chapter 6-8 PM Every Thursday M—F 3—7 Happy Hour
Meeting
11 am Wednesday! Sat/Sun 11—7

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GATOR- 5 Star Chapter Meetings:
BATE West Coast—3rd Sunday
Estero River—3rd Sunday
Southwest—4th Sunday
Peace River—4th Sunday

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ABATE of Florida, Inc.
2018 Legislative Watch list

Here is the list of potential Bills A.B.A.T.E of Florida, Inc. is watching per Legislative Trustee Darrin Brooks.

Bills we SUPPORT
• CS/CS/HB 33 – Texting while driving (link to the bill below)
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=61753&sui=WKFVe81j0YI=-636533272580577997
o Make texting while driving a primary offense
o Passed all three of its House Committees

• CS/SB 90 – Texting while driving http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=59718&sui=WKFVe81j0YI%3d-
636533272580577997

o Companion Bill to HB 33
o Passed its first three committees
o Waiting to be heard in Appropriations Committee

• SB 116 – Operation of vehicles http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=59731&sui=WKFVe81j0YI=-
636533272580577997

o Keeps motorcycles on Vulnerable Road Users list
o Requires vehicles to move over if we are on side of road same as emergency vehicles
o Still waiting on its first committee hearing
o No House companion bill

• SB 358 – Greg Evers Memorial Highway Bill http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=59948&sui=WKFVe81j0YI=-
636533281078432100

o Passed first committee
o Now in Rules Committee

• HB 171 – Greg Evers Memorial Highway Bill http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=59916&sui=WKFVe81j0YI%3d-
636533281078432100

o Passed first two committees
o Now in Government Accountability Committee

• HB 2103 Motorcycle Safety and Education http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=60285&sui=WKFVe81j0YI=-
636533284998636710

o This puts or safety money request in the budget
o Passed first committee
o Now in Appropriations Committee

Bills we OPPOSE
o HB 215 – Autocycles http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=59974&sui=WKFVe81j0YI=-636533284998636710
o Defines these as a motorcycle which will be counted in motorcycle crash and death stats.
o Drivers of these Do NOT need a motorcycle endorsement to operate
o No training is required to operate
o Only safety equipment required is to be wearing a seat belt or a child restraint device
o It has passed the House and waiting on Senate Bill

o SB 504 – Autocycles http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=60102&sui=WKFVe81j0YI%3d-636533284998636710
o Companion to HB 215
o Passed first of three committees
o Now in Appropriations Cmte on Transportation

o CS/SB 346 – Motorcycle and Moped Riders http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=59933&sui=WKFVe81j0YI=-
636533284998636710

o Requires Moped riders under the age of 18 to wear a helmet
o We are against this because it is an easy bill to attach a universal helmet bill for all of us.
o Passed first of three committees

o HB 583 – Motorcycle and Moped Riders http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=60568&sui=WKFVe81j0YI%3d-
636533284998636710

o House Companion Bill
o Still waiting in first committee

o HB 419 – Motor Vehicle Insurance http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=60253&sui=WKFVe81j0YI=-
636533284998636710

o Would mandate that all motorcycles have the same insurance as other vehicles
o Still waiting in first committee
o No Senate Companion Bill

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ABATE OF FLORIDA INC., FIRST ROUND OF
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President: Doc, Accept; Roy Decelle, Accept
Vice President: Darrin Brooks, Accept; Annette Borensteis,

Accept
Secretary: Sally Johnson, Accept
Treasurer: Deb Hamby, Accept; Carrol Decelle, Accept
Seargent at Arms: Marcus Hottelling, Accept
PR: Sally Carrol, Accept; Joann Napoli, Undecided
Membership: Laurie Hanley, Accept
Masterlink: Joanne Napoli, Accept
Legislative: Darrin Brooks, Accept
Products: Sherri Ward, Undecided
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N New Advertisers: Unfortunately, we have no new advertisers for this
Issue. Can you help find one for us???

E Returning Advertisers: Classic Diamond Plumbing (Dave Lindsay), Regal
Tires, and The Parrot Bar and Grill. Thank you for your continued

W support. Your renewal helps defray the cost of printing our newsletter!

S Expiring Ads: North Naples Country Club, Golden Gate Moose, Gators
Crossroads. Don’t forget to renew so you don’t miss an issue!

L There has been very little interest in the member services directory. We

E had really hoped that Gator Alley members would advertise their ser-
vices or area of expertise in order to help other members. The directory
T will therefore be taken out of the newsletter in the next issue.
Remember, classified ads are FREE to Gator Alley members. Sell your
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COMMITMENT
We all, as we go through life, make commitments to a
cause, activity, organization, etc. We are dedicated or loyal to
something. We have a dedication to our wife, family, or some
organization. As motorcyclists, we are dedicated to our bikes.
We try to keep them looking good, running good and in safe operating condi-
tion. As ABATE members we are committed to supporting the organization,
wearing our colors, and fulfilling the objectives of the organization of watch-
ing legislation detrimental to bikers and supporting legislative members that
support our views.
Isaiah was the greatest prophet in Jewish history. The New Testament
quotes him more than all the other prophets combined. No other biblical au-
thor could match his explanations of God's will for His people. In Isaiah 37,
Isaiah prophesied the coming of our Messiah from a remnant of the House of
Judah. "For out of Jerusalem will come a remnant, and out of Mount Zion a
band of survivors. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this." Isai-
ah 37:32 This small remnant of followers had the commitment to follow
God's laws. We too, a small remnant of bikers, though not superior in num-
bers are to be committed to watching out for laws that affect all bikers. Are
you truly committed to ABATE? Why do our members number in the hun-
dreds, and yet we see only about 50 at our meetings or volunteering to work
finance making endeavors? On runs we seldom see very many more to sup-
port our cause.
Now I surely don't want to discourage anyone from being an ABATE
member and hope you will bring some fellow riders with you, but to put it in
the words of John Heywood, an English writer 1497-1580, "many hands
make light work". See ya on the road!
Jerry Mason, Chaplain
Gator Alley ABATE

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ABATE OF FLA, INC Called to order – 2:47 PM
Delegate meeting hosted by Abate of Florida, Inc 02/01/18

President’s Report: Doc – Asked if there were any more names to add to the ringing of the bell at the capital.
Vice President’s Report: Darrin – excused, no report
Secretary’s Report: Shelly – minutes approved from December meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: Patti – financial reports are in packet. Thank you to Daytona Beach chapter for the $1000
donation!

Sargent@Arms Report: Marcus – need road guards and flag bearers for today’s ride to capital.
State Office: Boots – excused, no report
Membership: Laurie – Most new members: November and December Lake Co. Highest % growth: Novem-
ber Lake Co, Dec Freedom Chapter.
Safety: Victor – need MSAP reports

Masterlink: Patti – didn’t get them printed before meeting.

Legislative Report – list of bills in packet.
PR/Communications: Sally – request for proclamation making May motorcycle awareness month.
Website: Dan – contact Dan for problems with websites.

Products: Steve – Need a new products trustee. Contact him if you are interested.

Lobbyist: Doc – autocycle bill passed
NCom: Doc – Mobile Alabama May 10-13, 2018. May 9 – 12, 2019 will be Orlando, will need volunteers.
Drivers needed to shuttle attendees, insurance is provided.
MRF/AMA – fighting profiling bills nationally. AMA event insurance not probable.

Old Business – none

New Business – none
Good of the Order – none

Time of adjournment: 5:45 pm
Submitted by John and Judy Stevens.

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