Gator Alley Newsletter_Sept-Oct2016

Volume 33 SEPT-OCT 2016 Issue 01

PUBLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline for all submissions is 7 days prior to the Chapter Meeting, including Advertising.
Board and Officials reports are due no later than the 6:00pm on Tuesday following the

meeting. All members are asked to submit anything they have that would be of interest to
their fellow members such as stories and/or pictures.

GATOR ALLEY MEETINGS
All meetings are held at the VFW: Pine Ridge Rd. & Collier Blvd.

Board Meetings Chapter Meetings SEPT.
September 15, 2016 September 25, 2016 MEETING
October 13, 2016 October 23, 2016
AT THE
7 PM 11 am KOA!!!

To fight for the freedom of the road and the freedom of choice for the motorcycle riders of Florida.
To become a powerful and viable political force in Florida by encouraging riders to register to vote and to

communicate with their Legislators.
To promote safe riding habits and to promote driver awareness without infringing on the rights of the individual.
To work toward educating our Legislators on motorcycle issues so they are able to make the right decisions re-

garding Florida’s motorcycle riders.
To publish a newsletter to keep members of ABATE of Florida, Inc. informed.

The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of ABATE of Florida, Inc.
nor those of Gator Alley Chapter. This publication allows members the Freedom of Ex-
pression of their own beliefs and opinions. ABATE of Florida, Inc. and Gator Alley Chap-
ter accepts no responsibility for the comments or opinions contained in this publication.

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Naples, FL 34101

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GATOR ALLEY BOARD AND OFFICIALS

2016-2017

PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE BOARD 239-450-9939 email address
VICE PRESIDENT Lynn Corr 239-298-0924 [email protected]
[email protected]
SECRETARY Scott Pignatiello 239-784-9661
TREASURER 603-490-7425 [email protected]
Scarlett Leeper [email protected]
Cari Lamontagne

LEGISLATIVE ELECTED BOARD 239-450-9939 [email protected]
STATE DELEGATE1 239-450-9940 [email protected]
STATE DELEGATE2 Lynn Corr 239-825-4590 [email protected]
ALT STATEDELEGATE1 Fred Corr 239-776-6755 [email protected]
ALT STATEDELEGATE2 Dave Lindsay 239-994-4376 [email protected]
Will "RiffRaff" Breen 239-218-5582 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP Bob Miller 239-298-1034 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Trudi Steel 603-490-7425 [email protected]
PR/COMMUNICATIONS Deb Pignatiello 239-821-1943 [email protected]
Cari Lamontagne 239-776-1108 [email protected]
PRODUCTS Rusty Crans 239-250-0453 [email protected]
QUATERMASTER Roger Janes 239-298-0924 [email protected]
Scott Hughes 239-776-6755 [email protected]
SGT AT ARMS Scott Pignatiello
SPECIAL EVENTS Will "RiffRaff" Breen
SAFETY DIRECTOR

AD EXECUTIVE APPOINTED OFFICIALS 603-490-7425 [email protected]
CHAPLAIN Cari Lamontagne 973-670-1066 [email protected]
Jerry Mason [email protected]
CHAPTER HISTORIAN OPEN 239-404-1279 [email protected]
SUNSHINE Margo Fuoco 239-404-1279
ELECTION Margo Fuoco 239-298-1034 [email protected]
Deb Pignatiello
WEBMASTER RESCUE TEAM

Will "RiffRaff" Breen 239-776-6755
Roger Janes
Jim Kalvin 239-776-1108
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]

LEGAL COUNSEL:LARRY CROW
EMAIL:[email protected]

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

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Presidents Report
Wow, can you believe that the summer is almost over? I’ve already seen car carriers in town. To me that is the
precursor to Season starting. And because of the hot weather up north, I believe our part time residents will be ar-
riving earlier this year. Which also means that the roads will be filling up and more people NOT seeing us on our
bikes. Safety is a yearlong issue. Please always make it a priority for you and for your loved ones.
LEGISLATIVE FRONT: Very important this year to vote in Motorcycle friendly candidates. MSC or Motorcycle
Safety Coalition is pushing for the helmet law. State feels it will be in committees very soon. If you enjoy your
right to decide, put in people who will agree with you. VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!!!
Preservation Run is over and what a great turn out we had. Thank you to everyone that showed up including our
neighbors Estero River. We are always stronger when we work together. Good job Dave Pappas and all of those
who manned the stops. 82 was the final count.
Many things on the horizon. First is the Birthday Party at the KOA. Check out the flyer. Margo/Trudi can give
you info on the cabins being offered by KOA. Then right after the party, we will hold our chapter meeting the next
morning at the KOA clubhouse. If you get there early enough Rambo will be serving breakfast. A treat not to
miss. Meeting is still at 11. After the Chapter meeting, our fellow 5 star chapter Presidents will be meeting at the
KOA to finalize plans for the State Party that’s being held at the Peace River Campground. Are you coming?
Tickets are $30 each til the 25th of Sept. Get them now so you don’t forget. This is going to be a great weekend
with bands, bike games, good food, and fun!!! Come out and support YOUR MRO!!!
Then we have the Memorial Tribute. Unfortunately it will not be a Run this year but a meeting place to for us to
remember those we have lost. Rusty and Dave Lindsey will chair this. It will be on Oct 30th.
Gator Trot, otherwise known as Run and Gobble, needs 2 chair people like yesterday. We need to get this going
and approved. If no one steps up, the board will designate a drop off spot and the E Board will take donations to St
Matthews. Some have thrown around ideas about how we can do it and not make it a run. But something needs to
be put in place. Remember an actual Run will cost hundreds more for insurance. Please step up. This Event also
helps those in our chapter that could use some assistance at this time of year.
Heritage House Christmas Sing Along with the GA Carolers (Heritage Run but not a Run), will be happening the
first weekend in Dec. Roger has graciously stepped up to chair this event. Keep a look out for info in the Newslet-
ter. Which by the way is www.gatoralley.abateflorida.com. A Note on the newsletter, starting Jan 2017, we will
only be sending out newsletters to those that request a mailing. Please contact Trudi at Member-
[email protected] to give her your request.
December 10th is the State Meeting and it’s in Naples again this year. Frizz and Trudi are heading this up. Please
donate some food even if you can’t stay for the meeting. Many have already step up with their donations. I thank
you.
Swamp to the City, usually the first weekend in January, will be chaired by our own LauraJo again. Please stay
informed for details.
Other non-Abate events that we take part of is the Swamp Buggy Races. Ron Jefferson had procured a space for a
safety tent. So this means we need several to help out on a shift. This is in November and LauraJo will have the
signup sheet. No one can ever say that Gator Alley is boring and never does anything. If they do, they really don’t
have a clue.
Two things in passing. Tallahassee trip is April 9th for State Meeting and 10th for the Ride to the Capital. Also
please remember Wylie and Susan. As I write this, Wylie is at Hospice in Bonita.
Be safe.
Lynn Corr
President , Gator Alley Chapter of ABATE of Florida, Inc.

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Congratulations to Margo and Brad - what a great wedding. Always
remember “Live, Laugh, Love”.

Preservation Run, Great job Dave and Tammy, went very smooth.
Awesome turnout! Remember Dave, never say never. Abate needs brothers like you;

when things gets tough, the family gets tougher.

Margo is chairing the birthday party September 24th 6:pm to 10:pm. Thanks to
the KOA for hosting our celebration. Thank you to Roger for stepping up to

chair the Heritage House Christmas celebration., and Rusty for the Run & Gobble!

Dave Linsey and Rusty Crans are chairing the Memorial Tribute on
October 30th. Afterwards we may be visiting one of our new
advertisers.

Both the July & August meetings were great listening to the candidates for our
upcoming elections. Stay informed!

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

Scott Pignatiello

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SUNSHINE REPORT — July

John "Friz" Stevens, a Get Well Card for his unexpected stay in the hospital due to Bronchitis
and a heart related problem. He hated it. Wanted to go home every second. But...he is better
and home so that is all that matters. Be well and stay well, dear Friz...even tho you are not on
the board anymore, we expect you to supervise! :-)

Rusty and Kelly Crans, a Sympathy card for the loss of their little furbaby, Romeo, who fell
victim to a venomous snake. They tried everything they could to combat the bite, but Romeo's
tiny little body just couldn't fight it. We all know that Rusty, Kelly and Robbie have love they
haven't even used yet, and they have have already made plans to bring Big Louie a new little
brother named Leo. I don't care how tough you are, losing a pet takes away a part of your
heart, and continuing to give a pet a loving home is the only cure.

Our Dearest Wiley is not doing well, but we were able to send a group to him after the meet-
ing. We passed the hat and THANK YOU to all who donated. Please keep Wiley and Susan in
your prayers. His battle has been long and tough, and he is tired. Hospice is making him com-
fortable. I know that each and every one of you have a special place in your heart for our San-
ta, and we would all make him well if we could. May God Bless him and those who are caring
for him.

TOOT TOOT~My own horn....By the time ya'll read this, the 'Bout Time Wedding will have
come and gone, and Brad and I will have officially hitched our wagons! Thank you to everyone
who helped make this happen and everyone who came to help celebrate. It's been a Wild Ride,
and we will continue to be in the wind with all of you by our sides! XOXO

Nowadays, people are so caught up in their technology that when someone says "How ya do-
ing?" they respond, "Google it." :-P
Respectfully Submitted by:
Margo Fuoco Pedigo

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SUNSHINE REPORT — August

Dave "Wylie" Wyland, AKA Santa, Thinking of you card. He was taken into Hospice in Bonita and is being very well
taken care of during his last journey. Doctors cannot do anything more for him. Please keep Wylie and Susan and
their family in your prayers as they cope with the next transition in his life.

Family of Tony Nagar, a Sympathy card for his passing. He joined Camo the Dog shortly after he crossed the Rainbow
Bridge. We were able to attend Tony's Celebration of Life at the Moose, and it was a bittersweet gathering. He and
Camo will be missed as they were two peas in a pod...old and crotchety, but if he loved you, you knew it. We will
remember them both with love and laughter.

Our Mike Marks, a Get Well card for a rough and tumble fall over his cat that landed him back in the hospital and
rehab which undid his last surgery! As always, his spirits are good albeit his luck is bad! Keep him and Jeannie in your
prayers for a full recovery and better health in the future. We love you!

Lee Haddix, Thinking of you card as he is going through some health issues.

PLEASE OFFER UP YOUR PRAYERS FOR THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE:
Laura Jo Smith
Bill Ratcliff
Luke Reed's Dad, Mark (goes by Bo) in Tampa.
The Sick, the Unemployed, Our Troops and Veterans, Our Elderly, and our Children.
Your entire Gator Alley family as each and every one of us are going through some kind of battle that get us down or
add stress to our lives.

"Elite colleges are discriminatory. You have to already be smart to get in. It's the stupid people that need the learnin'."
Respectfully Submitted by: Margo Fuoco Pedigo

PRESERVATION RUN REPORT

Hi everyone,
What a beautiful day we had for the 16th Annual Preservation Run. It was hot, humid and sticky but it did not rain.
There was no excuse not to come out to support the cause. Which is “Freedom of Choice”? It was 16 years ago
that we were able to amend the Helmet Law, with the help of Burt Saunders. This made it possible for those who
ride to decide. By the way, a shout out of thanks to Burt and Bob Miller for theit monetary support for this run.

Plus a big thanks to all of our supporters for making this a successful event. Bills Café, Gator Crossroads, Ever-
glades Cycle, North Naples Country Club, and Sneaky Pete’s. Collectively you gave over 20 gift certificates and

prizes. Making for a fun and entertaining time for all.

It goes without saying, that I appreciate all who were involved with this run. From those who did the so called
background work to those who came out and supported the run. From reports I have received, it appears that all

had a great time. WE all made it a very successful event.

Thank you again,
Dave Pappas

Preservation Run Chairperson 2016

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NON ABATE EVENT

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VOTE

Are you better off today than you were 8 years ago? Most people today will tell you no. Most people have-

n't had a pay raise in that time, and if you did, everything you need in life is costing you more. Many who

are unemployed have even given up on finding employment because there is nothing available. Under the
current administration there are 151 million people living off government subsidy, or about 49% of the popu-
lation, and approximately 50% of these are people of working age. Also, about 42 million are seniors re-

ceiving social security, of which the majority paid into though-out their working years.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:10 we read, "If a man will not work, he shall not eat". But the people that govern our
country say, "We'll take from the workers and give it to the non-workers". Then again, they are far from

Biblical. They believe that abortion, killing of God's babies, is all right and should even be paid for with our

tax money. They believe that gays have more rights than the normal people, because again they ignore God's

teachings. In Romans 1:27 we're told, "In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with wom-
en and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received

in themselves the due penalty for their perversion". (Aids)? Read Romans 1: 21-32.

Here we are at the beginning of August 2016 and Rasmussen reports say that 24% of the eligible voters
think the country is headed in the right direction, so I guess 76% of the people think we're headed off a
cliff. Now, much more so than in 2008, this country definitely needs a change. Although the current ad-
ministration has made some headway in the past 7 ½ years, there should have been much more. More busi-
ness have moved out of the country or gone under because of government restrictions, police never know if
they'll return to their families at night because the administration has taken away their respect, and crimes
of people running for office have been overlooked by the FBI because of political pressure. In other coun-

tries the lives of the people have always had to conform to the will of the government, whereas in the free
America the government was to conform to the will of the people. 'No more'. Our constitutional rights are
being violated every day and some will be gone completely if we don't vote for CHANGE!

"And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a convic-
tion in the minds of the people that these liberties are a gift of God? They are not to be violated but with
His wrath. Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep
forever." Thomas Jefferson
Jerry Mason, Chaplain

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EVENTS 2016

MONTH EVENT DATE CHAIRPERSON
January
Swamp to the City January 3, 2016 LauraJo Smith
February GOT AN IDEA? LET US
Plan Your Own Run TBD
April Casino Run April 17, 2016 KNOW!
May Meet at VFW 10AM
June Rambo & Dave Lindsey
August Gator Bash Party at KOA May 7, 2016 Margo Fucco
September Elections June Chapter
October Margo Fucco
November Meeting Dave Pappas
November
Preservation Run August 21, 2016
December
Birthday Party September 24, 2016 Margo Fucco
December
Memorial Tribute October 30, 2016 Dave Lindsay & Rusty Crans

Swamp Buggy Races Nov. 5 & 6 LauraJo Smith

Run & Gobble Nov. 13 Rusty Crans
Roger Janes
Heritage House Holiday TBD Frizz Stevens & Trudi Steel
Celebration

State Meeting sponsored December 10, 2016
by Gator Alley

NON-GATOR ALLEY EVENTS 2016—2017

October 2016 Fall State Biker Bash Oct 7-9 State Meeting & Party
February 2017 State Meeting February 11 Peace River Campground

April 2017 Tallahasee Run April 9-10 Inerstate Chapter
June 2017 State Meeting June 10 State Meeting 4/9,
August 2017 State Meeting August 12 Ride to Capitol 4/10
October 2017 State Meeting October 14
December 2017 State Meeting December 9 Vintage Chapter

Lake County

Peace River (tentative)
Treasure Coast

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August 21, 2016

AWESOME
FOOD AT
BILL’S CAFÉ!
THANKS BILL!!

GATOR’S CROSSROADS

GREAT JOB DAVE AND
TAMMIE!

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Dave & Tammi hand over Congrats to Margo, our
the $$ to our 50/50 winner Biggest Loser WITH THE

Sabina! LOWEST HAND!

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Chapter Minutes - July

GATOR ALLEY CHAPTER MEETING MINUTES JULY 24, 2016 VFW: 11:00AM
WELCOME --- PLEDGE ---- MOMENT OF SILENCE

PRESIDENT: (LYNN) Leadership meetings were a great success albeit long sessions. Everyone attended multiple
meetings and got a lot of pertinent information. The most outstanding information was that the consequences of the
bike accident at another Chapter's toy run is higher insurance premiums for all runs. This was not a State issue, it is an
insurance issue for the corporation. We will make the best of the situation and continue to have events to raise money
for our Chapter and State. The changes have been implemented, and we need you to work with us, not against us with
complaints. We have runs coming up that need Chairs. From now on, if you want to receive a PAPER NEWSLET-
TER, you must contact TRUDI (Membership) to have one sent to you. Otherwise it will be available on our new web-
site, www.gatoralley.abateflorida.com and on Facebook. Please Like our page. Big Thank You to LauraJo Smith for
taking care of all that she does even tho she is not a BOD member. Welcomed new members and guests.
VICE PRESIDENT: (SCOTT) Welcomed everyone. Was happy to attend Leadership seminars. Come to him with
any questions or concerns.
SECRETARY: (MARGO-TEMPORARY) Entertained a motion to accept the minutes as they appeared in the last
Newsletter. Dave made a motion to accept the minutes as they appeared in the Newsletter, Friz seconded it. Scarlett
Leeper has stepped up to continue the duties as Secretary. Thank You, Miss Scarlett.
TREASURER: (CARI) We have some money. Please see her personally if you have questions or concerns about the
balance. We will be cutting costs for the Newsletter. She has tickets for the State Drawing. $5.00 per tickets.
LEGISLATIVE: (LYNN) Introduced several speakers. Sheriff Kevin Rambosk who is motorcycle friendly and very
supportive of our cause. Running for re-election and one standing applause winning line, "IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
TO ASSASSINATE LAW ENFORCEMENT!" Cadillac took a moment to thank the Sheriff for the most excellent es-
corted run to the Memorial Run. He has never witnessed such professionalism and efficiency. Russel Tuff, Running
for District 3 Commissioner joined as a member, Bill McDaniels (member) Running for District 5 Commissioner, and
Matt Hudson, our favorite biker friendly Gentleman's Gentleman Running for the Senate against Kathleen Passidomo
(NOT biker friendly). Thank you to our guest speakers for their time and effort to support our rights, freedoms and life
of paradise here in southwest Florida.
DELEGATES: (FRED AND DAVE) Next State Meeting is August 13th in Ocala. All are welcome to attend.
MEMBERSHIP: (TRUDI) Handed out pins and hugs. We have 317 members.
NEWSLETTER: (DEB) Thanked Pam and Laurajo for all of their help with the transition. Please use new emails to
contact BOD listed in the Newsletter. Flyer deadlines for Masterlink need to be approved 4 months in advance, 2
months for Gator Alley newsletter. Classifieds need to be renewed each issue. It is your responsibility to follow
through with ads as to their continuance.
WEBSITE: (DEB) NEW WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING! www.gatoralley.abateflorida.com Please visit for more
information on events, changes, motorcycle friendly candidates for the upcoming elections, and future pages of inter-
est.
SAFETY: (RIFFRAFF) 3 CLASSES COMING UP: Crowd Control, CPR/AED, and MSAP. Need at least 10 people
to sign up for each class before he can schedule a class. Please contact RiffRaff if you would like to participate in any
of these offerings.
PR/COMMUNICATIONS: (CARI) Planning to create a hard card (some people call it a push card) with the list of

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Chapter Minutes - July

advertisers and members in the workforce with contact numbers to be available as handouts to carry with you to en-
hance advertising outreach. Please contact Cari with any biker friendly businesses that might be interested in being a
part of our network. LauraJo will be taking care of our Facebook page which has reached 400 people in and out of the
country. Rusty volunteered to help Cari with Advertisers.
QUARTERMASTER: (ROGER) Excused. Everything is good.
PRODUCTS: (RUSTY) Is working on selling out stock to replace with AMERICAN MADE products and will start
featuring a Product of the Month.
SUNSHINE REPORT: (MARGO) See Report in Newsletter
OLD BUSINESS: Preservation Run, August 21st. A lot of work went into this to make it happen and we need A LOT
of people to participate. Donations from members helped pay for the increased insurance price so we would like to see
any and all participants as possible. 50/50 and prizes. Starting at Bill's Cafe and ending at Sneaky Pete's.
Birthday Party, September 24th, KOA Campground 6 pm-10:00 pm. Cabins will be available after committee mem-
bers have been consulted. Potluck and BYOB. Man and Woman of the Year will be announced. SEPTEMBER
25TH CHAPTER MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE KOA CAMPGROUND AT 11:00 am. State Meeting in
October, Gator Alley is in charge of Security and will need 8 volunteers per shift. Gates open on Friday at Noon and
close Sunday at Noon. Please see Scott Hughes or Friz to volunteer. If you have any vendor contacts, please see them
as well. State Meeting in December, WE ARE HOSTING, same hotel as last year, will organize food and volunteers.
Jude and Tammie to handle decorations. ***VOTE: A motion introduced by Lynn Corr was made to make a change
in the bylaws concerning 3 positions on the board. It was passed unanimously that for the next Election in 2017, the
following will be the criteria for the changed positions: #1) PR/COMMUNICATIONS will also include Website/
Facebook Editor = One Vote. #2) Newsletter Editor will also be in charge of organizing any advertising = One Vote.
#3) Vice President will head up all events making sure they are chaired, and all paperwork is completed for Secretary
= One Vote.
NEW BUSINESS: Memorial Run: Dave Lindsay and Rusty Crans will Chair. Need Chairs for Run and Gobble in
November, Heritage Run in December and LauraJo will chair Swamp to the City in January, 2017. Please see your
BOD if you are interested in helping with these runs.
The BOD is looking for a way to help Non Registered Voters get signed up. Tommy Byers offered to help in the pro-
cess of making this happen for our members and the public.
Ron Jepperson from the Swamp Buggy Races has a spot for our Safety and Membership Booth at the next upcoming
Swamp Buggy Races as well as having us man the gates again. January 5th and 6th.
Member Ron, also a VFW member is working on a class for pain management for Veterans. More information forth-
coming.
GOOD OF THE ORDER: HOG/BIKES FOR TYKES Miracle Run, August 19th, meeting at HD at 5:30 pm to get
to the field by 6 pm, Game at 7:05 pm $7.50 per ticket and you get to ride out on the field.
50/50: Scott Pignatiello: Donated back to the Chapter~Thank You! :-)
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Motion made by Jenny, seconded by Tommy B. Ended: 12:40pm
Respectfully Submitted by: Margo Fuoco...soon to be Pedigo

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Chapter Minutes - August

GATOR ALLEY CHAPTER MEETING MINUTES—August 28, 2016 VFW: 11:00 am
WELCOME – PLEDGE – MOMENT OF SILENCE

PRESIDENT - LYNN CORR - Welcomed Guest and New Members, reminded all that the season has started and to be safe
and defensive in riding on the crowded roads.
For and in-depth report of all she said please read her report. She did advise that MSC – Motorcycle Safety Coalition is push-
ing for a new Helmet Law. It is expected to be in committee soon, so remember to write your representatives and let your voice
be heard. VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!

Thanked everyone for come out to the Preservation Run, and reminded us of the upcoming Events. 32nd Birthday Party at the
KOA, State Meeting and party at Peace River Campground in Arcadia, Heritage House Christmas Sing Along 1st weekend in
December. The State meeting will be held in Naples December 10th - Watch the website for all the details.
Looking for someone to sponsor the Gator Trot , AKA Run and Gobble. If no one steps up we will collect food and funds to be
distributed by the E-Board. Swamp to City will be chaired by LauraJo. Please stay informed about all our Events by checking
the website for detail www.gatoralley.abateflorida.com .

VICE PRESIDENT - SCOTT PIGNATIELLO - Reminded all that we need volunteers for Swamp Buggy Races, Gator Trot,
and all other Events coming up in the future. Thanks to Dave and Tammy for the great Preservation Run, and remember in De-
cember, we have the State Meeting and will need volunteers. Remember have tickets for a chance for you to win a gun, see
treasurer for more details.

SECRETARY - SCARLETT LEEPER - No minutes to be approved, so no motion was needed. But she did invite all our
speakers to come to the Heritage House Christmas Sing Along in December.

TREASURER’S REPORT – CARY LAMONTAGNE – Thanked everyone for coming out for the Preservation Run and
Dave, Tammy and LauraJo for their help with the run. We did well. All checks are clear and we are in the black. She has tick-
ets for the guns and for the State Party, you will save $5 by purchasing the tickets in advance. Rusty is also selling State Meet-
ing tickets, they are $30 in advance, $35 at the gate. Donations for the bar at the State Party are needed.

SARGENT AT ARMS – SCOTT HUGHES – Asked if everyone had signed in, thanks Scott and Riff Raff for filling in for him
as he had to work last Sunday. We do need volunteers for Security at the State Meeting.

LEGISLATIVE – LYNN CORR – Noted that we are going to Tallahassee, even if we have to park in the streets. April 9th and
10th, we go to the Capitol on the 10th to visit our government officials. We have several speakers today that are running in the
election on Tuesday the 30th. They are listed below in the order they spoke.
Ron Kezeske - District 3 Commissioner
Randy Cash - District 5 Commissioner
Burt Sanders – District 3 Commissioner
Doug Rankin – District 5 Commissioner and Republican State Committeeman
Bill McDaniel running for District 5 Commissioner visited us again, and got up to ask us all to volunteer for our candidates at
the polls.

DELEGATES – FRED CORR/DAVE LINDSAY – There is a lot going on and Fred asked that you read his full report in the
newsletter. He thanked Deb for getting our website up to date and advised you to take an advantage of the website and Face-
book pages that we have. State no long mails the Master Link so if you want to read it you need to go to the state website. We
are sponsoring the State Meeting this December remember to volunteer. The insurance has gone up a great deal since we got
sued and we need to be aware of this, and come up with ways to hold our Events without it being so expensive.

MEMEMBERSHIP – TRUDI STEEL – Passed a form to get people to advise if they want their newsletter mailed or to get it
online. We have two new members and one renewal, with Jenny McCallion celebrating 29 years.

NEWSLETTER – DEB PIGNATIELLO – Requested all reports be in by tomorrow. Need to update emergency response
team, if you can please let her know. Would like to bring back the members spotlight to help us get to know our new members
and introduce our old to the new. Contact her if you have anything you would like to say about yourself or someone else. We
need advertisers, everyone and anyone can bring in an advertiser. Check the Website and our Facebook site for all Events
coming up.

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Note: Everyone keep LauraJo in your prayers, she is dealing with some person stress that needs prayers.
SAFETY – WILL “RIFF RAFF” BREEN - Our new State Safety Director has helped to get us back in the school systems and
is working on new ideas to spread the word and get more safety supplies that we can spread the word to the public about motor-
cycles sharing the road. There is still time to sign up for you CPR and Crowd Control Certifications. Crowd Control Class will
be September 18th at the VFW.
PR COMMUNICATIONS/ADVERTISING/SPECIAL EVENTS – CARI LAMONTAGNE—We have new forms for adver-
tising if you need a contract just request a copy be e-mailed to you. She worked a table at bike night a Harley this Friday, and
picked up two new members. Everyone is helping with these and again remember to use our advertisers and check our websites
for the upcoming events.
QUARTERMASTER – ROGER JANES – Everything is quartered and master, and Lynn reminded all (products, safety, quar-
termaster ) that inventories are due by November 1st to be turned into State by December.
PRODUCTS – RUSTY CRANS - We are getting an order ready for state. We have shirts on sale close out at $5 each.
SUNSHINE REPORT – MARGO PEDIGO – We lost one of our own “Tony Nagy” this month, his family is donating his mo-
torcycle to us to do with as we decide. It is the Rebel bike Rick Loy used to own. Wylie is in Hospice in Bonita but talk is he
may go home any day. You might call before you go up just in case they have taken him home. Mike Marks is at it again, he
tripped over a cat and opened the stitches in his back, speedy recovery and prayers for him. Luke Reed’s father is in Tampa hos-
pital going through somethings. No word on how serious. SO Please keep all of these people in your prayers and say a pray for
all of us here. We could all use prayer.
OLD BUSINESS
Birthday Party is at that KOA Campground rec hall September 24th, starts at 6PM to 10PM our regular meeting will be held at
the KOA the following day. Please bring a dish to share at the birthday party, it is byob also.
State party is the 7th, 8th and 9th of October in Arcadia, tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the gate. Volunteers are need for
the bar and security also, state is in charge of security, we are in charge of the bar. State meeting is on the 9th.
Donations were requested to help defer the expense of rooms for state board at our State Meeting here in December, funds were
raised. Thanks to all that donated.
Dave Pappas thanked everyone for a successful Preservation Run, we had 82 in attendance, with 21 gift prizes, it was a GREAT
RUN.
NEW BUSINESS
Our Memorial Tribute will be October 30th, at Everglades National Park in Everglades City under the pavilion by the boat
docks. Going through Everglades City toward Chokoloskee the park is on your right hand side. If you get to Chokoloskee
Bridge you have gone to far.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
It was noted that there is a Run for Breast Cancer “Momma T.s Fly Your Bra” on October 1st. Wear a Decorated Bra over your
clothing, run is $20 starts at Harley Davidson in Naples.
There will be a fundraiser at the Golden Eagles Sept 24th for a young lady fighting cancer, starting at 1pm. Flyers were brought
in and handed out.
9/11 events are posted on Facebook.
There is a call for donations for the flood victims, especially pet food. Watch for date and time or call Sunshine Margo for more
information.
Respectfully submitted by
Scarlett Leeper

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SEPTEMBER 2016
DON’T FORGET—CHAPTER MEETING AT THE
KOA THIS MONTH!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Sneaky Pete’s 1 2 3
Happy Hour
3—7 Bill’s Café
7 Days a Week Biker
Morning 9-1
4 5 Labor 6 7 Nat’l 8 9 EVERY
Day salami Saturday!
10
day!
Blues Bash
6 to 11 PM

(see flier)

11 12 13 14 15 7PM 16 17
Board

Meeting

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Chapter

Cheeseburger Sneaky Pete’s Birthday
Day! Happy Hour Party (see
flier)
25 11:00 26 27 3—7
SEPT. 7 Days a Week 30
Chapter MEETING
AT THE 28 Stupid 29 GATOR-
Meeting KOA BATE
5 Star Chapter Meetings: Question Day
West Co5aSstt–ar C3rhdaSputenrdMayeetings:
WEesstterCooRaisvt—er–33rdrdSSuunnddaayy 20
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SPoeuathcewResivt—er-4th4tShuSnudnadyay
Peace River—4th Sunday

OCTOBER 2016
STATE PARTY OCT. 7-9

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

2 3 4 56 7 1/8

Name your Sneaky Pete’s STATE PARTY
car Happy Hour Oct. 7—9
day! 3—7

7 Days a Week

9 10 11 12 13 7PM 14 15
Pet 18 No Board
The party Beard Meeting Bill’s Café
continues! Peeve Day Biker
(see flier) Week! Morning 9-1
EVERY
16 17 19 20 21
Saturday!
Sneaky Pete’s
Happy Hour 22 11—3
3—7
Humane Society
7 Days a Week Adoption Day at

Everglades
Motorcycle
Service (see flier)

23 11:00 24 25 26 27 28 29

Chapter Frankenstein
Meeting Friday!

30 31
Memorial
Tribute

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

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NON
ABATE
EVENT

Riff Raff’s
Ramblings

The next Crowd
Control and CPR

classes will be
held on

September 18

Please contact me
for further details.

Will “Riff Raff”
Breen

Safety Director

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NON ABATE EVENT

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SEPTEMBER 25
CHAPTER MEETING

TO BE HELD AT THE KOA!

Spend the night after the chapter birthday party
so you can wake up the morning after and
stumble to the meeting!

1700 Barefoot Williams Rd, Naples, FL 34113

In an effort to reduce our newsletter costs, we are changing the delivery
method. Beginning with the January issue, newsletters will no longer be
automatically mailed to our members. IF YOU WANT A MAILED COPY,

you MUST let us know.
Email Trudi at [email protected] to let her know you wish

to continue receiving a printed copy by mail.
If we do not hear from you, you will NOT receive a mailed copy. The Gator
Bate newsletter will be available on-line at www.gatoralley.abateflorida.com
and will also be posted on our Facebook page. Printed copies may also be

available at our monthly chapter meetings.

Thank you for your help in trying to keep our printing costs to a
minimum.

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STATE MEETING ------ 8/13/2016 Forest Chapter – Ocala Fla.
PRESIDENT (Doc) – Introduced candidate, Rep Baxley for local district state senate. (2) chapters closing.
Brevard &Alachua. No officers, please let the board know if you want a speaker to address us.
VICE PRESIDENT (Darrin) – Visiting other chapters to say hello, offer assistance
SECTRETARY (Shelly) – Approval of June minutes, approved
TREASURER (Pati) – Financial reports for Abate of Fla, Abate of Fla, safety, ed. In the packets. Black
Creek noted some discrepancies, Patti not available, will revisit
SARGENT AT ARMS (Marcus) – Lets communicate as adults, State party, confirm if you are helping
with SAA
STATE OFFICE – ( Boots) - insurance is still an issue, need to know specifics of run, costs are going up.
Consult with State office for most up to date info for any particular run. Drawing tickets are available,
please help sell tickets
MEMBERSHIP – (Laurie) - most new members, Lake Co, highest % growth – Forest Chapter. Handed
out life cards
MASTERLINK – Vacant
PR COMMUNICATION (Sally) - Motorcycleroads.com – rides in other states, areas, Twit-
ter@abatefla1 - Email it to her she will post. Facebook comments, keep it promotional, informational, RE
Safety fun, etc. Fliers for other organizations – must be reciprocal, support those that support us.
WEBSITE – (Dan) - thanks to all the chapters who showed up for Leadership seminars, let him know if
anyone needs help. CDs available, (see Snooze)
SAFETY (Victor) – see MSAP forms, new products NEED TO FILL OUT ORDER FORM TO GET.
Signs, mags pens. Please use at special events such as safety tents, etc. Going to chapters offering help/
safety promotion
PRODUCTS (Steve) – life card replacement, name change, goes to Steve. Looking for new products per-
son.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT – (Darrin) Post cards, mentioned Vista Print for good deal, send to winners af-
ter election, holidays!!, send out in small batches when asking for support, get members to complete. Cre-
ate a MC friendly candidates list to give to members, for local areas. Encourage voting especially early
voting
LOBBYIST (Doc) – Tallahassee – helmet bill is likely to be reintroduced. AOF would like to run safety
program. Proposes bill to return control to us. Asking Chapters for input! National election, vote what
you think is right.
LEGAL COUNCIL – Larry excused
NCOM – Doc - Reno – 2017, Mobile – 2018
MRF&AMA – Ethanol 15 is main focus
STATE PARTY - 10/7-10-9-16 - Get your tickets now, more info in Masterlink
TALLAHASSE 2017 – tentative date for ride to capital Mon 4/10, State meeting changed to Sun4/9/17.
Concealed weapons are permitted. Must have certificate. Considering new patch and shirts to represent
AOF “Biker lives matter”
OLD BUSINESS – None, at large members need to send updates, maybe post cards for renewal? Chapters
need to interact with each other.
Time of Adjourn: 4:36 PM
Respectfully Submitted by: Fred Corr

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M Hi all! This month I have a couple requests. First, if you have an email address please forward that to me. I'd also
E like to ask anyone receiving newsletter through the mail that could access it online at our new web-
M site, www.gatoralley.abateflorida.com , and would like to do this, it would help the chapter to save money by
B not sending these out. Thanks to all who signed up for this at the meeting. As they say every bit helps.

In July we had four new members, Denise Russo, Bill McDaniel, Rob Griffin, and Russell Tuff. We have two new
members this month Michael Dennison and Matthew Mullins big welcome to you.
I'd also like to thank the following for renewing their memberships, last month and this month, Rachelle Hoad-
ley, Ron Patten, Merry Lindsey, Eric Lindsey, Margaret Waterbury, Brian Moschello. Thank you all for your con-
tinued support.

E If you were up for renewal for July or August it's still not too late to renew,
Jacob Bautch, Henry Bautch, Jonas Bautch, Joyce Zywan, Lefty Evans, Frank Kearns, Chris Giser, Patti Moore,

R Dennis Parsons.
Renwals due for SEPTEMBER:

S Juan Arteaga, Donato Bellino, Levi Brown, Robert Fogel, Jessica Hibbler, Kim Hollan, Delaney Hughes, William
H Noll, Nadine Ratz, Marilyn Reimuth, and Elaine Witten.

Renewals due for OCTOBER:

I Richard Brinkmeyer, Will Breen, Norm Hansen, Diane Hemmer, Luke Reed.
P Hope to see everyone at the birthday party next month and at the meeting the next day being held at the

KOA. Come out and have a good time!! Thanks, Trudi Steele

N I want to thank everyone for having the confidence in me to take
over the newsletter job from Pam. She has done a tremendous job
E the past year and a half, and her shoes are big ones to fill (well, not

W “literally”!). If you have any pictures from events, please be sure to
send them to me at [email protected]. As usual, we
S are continually working on ways to reduce the cost of sending out

L our newsletter. Please help us by letting us know if you want to
continue receiving the newsletter by mail or if you would be happy
E seeing it on-line. It will be available via
Facebook or on our chapter website
T (www.gatoralley.abateflorida.com). Additional

T copies will also be available at the chapter
meetings.
E Keep the Shiny Side Up!

R Deb “Ms. Piggs” Pignatiello

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FIRST MEETING OF THE 2016-2017 BOARD. Thanks
to Fred for filling in as secretary!

SEE GATOR ALLEY BOARD MEMBERS FOR TICKETS

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SCRIBE’S SCRIBBLES

Hey Everyone,

After the primary election we will have a better idea of how the 2017 legislature will be for us. Several
elections will be decided in the primary this year. Many of those elections are turning into a downright
dog fight. We have republicans calling each other liberals and Democrats calling each other conserva-
tives. I expect that more than one of the elections will be so close there will be a re-count or two.

I will be sending out an email once the dust settles and update you on the statewide primary results. We
will then plan for the general election in November and target the races that will be finally decided.

Here are some of the important dates for the 2017 session:

August 30, 2016

Primary Election (§100.061, Fla. Stat. (2016))

November 8, 2016
General Election (Art. VI, §5(a), Fla. Const.)

November 22, 2016
Organization Session (Art. III, §3(a), Fla. Const.)

January 27, 2017
Friday, 5:00 p.m., deadline for submitting requests for drafts of general bills and joint resolutions, including
requests for companion bills (Senate)

March 3, 2017
Friday, 5:00 p.m., deadline for approving final drafts of general bills and joint resolutions, including companion
bills (Senate)

March 7, 2017
Regular Session convenes (Art. III, §3(b), Fla. Const.) 12:00 noon, deadline for filing bills for introduction
(Senate Rule 3.7(1))

April 22, 2017
All bills are immediately certified (Senate Rule 6.8 and House Rule 11.7(i)). Motion to reconsider made and
considered the same day (Senate Rule 6.4(4))

April 25, 2017
50th day - last day for regularly scheduled committee meetings (Senate Rule 2.9(2))

April 30, 2017
55th Day - no House bills on second reading may be taken up and considered by the House (House Rule 10.18)

May 3, 2017
58th Day – the House may consider only: (a) Returning messages, (b) Conference reports, and (c) Concurrent
resolutions (House Rule 10.19)

May 5, 2017
60th day - last day of Regular Session (Art. III, §3(d), Fla. Const.)

-
Darrin "Scribe" Brooks
State Vice President

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Thank you to the candidates for coming to our July meeting. We love to here what you have
to say, and appreciate the time you take out of your busy schedules to speak to us! Pictured

here and the positions they are running for are:
Chuck McMahon, Golden Gate Fire Commissioner; Bill McDaniel, Collier County
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