ABATE of FL, IncLake Cnty ChapterPO Box 492Astatula, FL 34705http://lake.abateflorida.com/Volume 26 Issue #04 April 2026American Bikers Aiming Towards EducationA Brotherhood AgainstTotalitarian EnactmentsNOTICE, NOTICE, ABATE of FL, Inc. Accepts no responsibility for the comments or opinions contained in this publication. Donations to ABATE of FL, Inc. are not deductible for Federal Tax purposes. This is the official publication of ABATE of FL, Inc Lake Cnty Chapter, It is published monthly & is free to Chapter members.WHY ARE WE HERE? The purpose of this Corporation shall be: A) Promote motorcycle safety through education. B) Elimination of unfair motorcycle related legislation. C) Protection of personal rights of all motorcyclists.D) Improve the image of motorcyclists to the general public. E) To provide for a Lobbyist to represent ABATE OF FL, INC & to work with Legislators in the interest& protection of all motorcyclist rights on the State & National levels.ABATE OF FL, INC. DOES NOT CONDONE DRINKING & RIDING. DONATIONS TO ABATE OF FL, INC ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLEFOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION & FINANCIAL INFO MAY BE OBTAINEDFROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. WWW.800HELPFLA.COMABATE of FL, Inc – State Office PO Box 614 -Cantonment, FL 32533Phone: 386-943-9610President: Will “Griz” Deaver 352-516-2982https://abatefloridainc.com
ABATE of FL, Inc – Lake County Chapter PO Box 492 Astatula, FL 34705https://www.facebook.com/AbateOfFLLake CountyChapter http://lakecountyFLabate.comPresident Griz 352-516-2982 [email protected] President JOE 352-6195144 [email protected] Shortcake 352-409-6443 [email protected] Sugar Mama 904-219-4955 [email protected]@Arms Termite 352-723-8448 [email protected] OPEN [email protected] Jessie 352-227-7214 [email protected] “V” 352-516-4240 [email protected] ULI 305-868-8058 [email protected] Delegates Bubbles & Steve ----------------------PR/Comm-Billing Jessie 352-227-7214 [email protected] Director Cpt Mike 352-250-3601 [email protected] Captain Russ 352-391-7151 [email protected] Lil bit 740-507-1709 [email protected] MasterFood/BeverageBeamer BobOPEN352-347-9238 [email protected] JIM 352-665-7743 [email protected]
If you have not renewed for 2026 get with Jessie 352-227-7214. $100 per year for a business size ad. When you go to our advertisers, write ABATE across your ticket let them know that we support those that support usOne Nation under “GOD” – Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ & the American G.I. One died for you soul, the other for your freedom. ~~ If you do not stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them ~~~NOTE: If you have political info share with me – I can’t find info anymore “V” President & Vice President Ride safe -- Ride FREE - Griz chapter PresidentJOE--Chapter Vice PresidentAre you expired? Don’t lose your $4,000 ADA insurance, renew on time. Please renew, keep your $4,000 ADA insHoganThomas MARCHFROG FEBRUARYMenkeDick FEBRUARYHeyser Steve & Cathy APRILHughes Doug WheelMarie Smith APRILCain Ronald MAYCollins Walt MAYBeamer Bob MAYGrossenbacher John JUNEGunn Joseph JUNE Increase in yearly membership to ABATE of FL, Inc is now $30 per year which includes a $4,000. ADD insurance policy. LIFE membership is now $450. With $300 to ABATE Inc & $150 to chapter
LAKE COUNTY ABATE CHAPTER MEETING March 1, 2026. Time: 12:05 pmThe meeting was called to order, followed by pledge/moment of silence, with 20 people in attendance. Jim led in prayer.PRESIDENT: William “Griz” Deaver: Speaking at the event in Daytona ‘Right to Ride’ at Annie Oakley’sVICE PRESIDENT: Joe Kremer: Leesburg BikeFest. We are going to need a lot of help.SECRETARY: Vera Deaver –acting-: Motion made by Shoestring to accept Feb min as published on FB – Sugar 2nd. TREASURER: Sharon “SugarMomma” Balocki: Report not accepted until she can give complete report with bank statements. SGT@ARMS: Andrea “Termite” Schmitt: Has signup sheet for lees burg campground help. When you are on runs & wearing ABATE gear, please watch your conduct, you are representing ABATE. We could lose our safety money. In an extreme case Sgt will bring the matter before the board for possible action.MEMBERSHIP: Vera Deaver: working on purging & updating with the state.NEWSLETTER: Vera Deaver: March will be posted to FB this weekPRODUCT-PR-BILLING: Jessie Hunt: Pre-ordered T’s are ready for pick up & has RIP patches for sale for Joyce LEGISLATIVE: Uli Fessler von Stargard: gave report on the ongoing billsSTATE REPS: Steve: April 11th state meeting & poker run at Vet’s Village. Looking at New Port Richey to hold July’s seminars. State nominations are: Prez: Griz – Steve K – Dennis from Boneyard Chapter VP: Alfie – Billy Byrd – Bone Prez of Boneyard Sgt@Arms: Frenchie & Tate ------- Masterlink & Web: Chris & Tate PR: Rick LloydEveryone else that is on the state board now will keep their positions.WEBMASTER: Bob Farris: Absent SAFETY: “Cpt” Mike Antley: Absent. ROAD CPT: Russ Sharpe: AbsentHOSP: Jan “Lil Bit” Delancey: absent on cruiseFOOD & BEVERAGE: Linda “Houdini” Weaver: has a signup sheet for food to make at the Aug state mtg that we are hosting. – Lil Bit will chair the desert table……….. Looking for someone to bring lunch July – Aug - DecOLD BUSINESS: Vera went over the names of those going to Tally. Prices are $83 for & $64 for Sun & Mon. In Nov we did a car show at JJ’s lounge & will be doing another one this month & probably other months. We did really good with hamburgers &hot dogs & we made money. We got 3 members & gave out safety stuff. V will put something on FB.NEW BUZ: Can You See Me Now May 16th OLD BUZ: Will have the April general mtg on Easter, not changingGOOD OF THE ORDER: Ride for the Stone starts in Apopka & ends at Eagles.50/50 won by Marcus who popped in (great to see you) & donated back to the chapter. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:20. These minutes have been summarized by the Secretary, Vera Deaver, Acting Sec April 5 General Mtg, Eagles – Okahumpka starts at noon Happy EasterApril 11-12 Poker Run to Veterans Village Ocala RUSS – see FB for all infoApril 12 State Meeting starts at 10am Veterans Village,April 15 Monthly Luncheon @ River Grill Ormond SHORTCAKE for a rideApril 18 Campground set up *9am*, at Eagles, bring gloves and hammerApril 19 Fund raiser at JJ”s Sorrento grilling for the monthly Antique CarApril 22 Pre campground mtg at Tiki hut Eagles 7pmApril 23 Gates open 7am for camping - & seriously --- we NEED your helpApril 27 Board Mtg, all welcome –7 Minneola Moose – come early for dinner-
Uli ABATE of FL, Inc – Lake County Legislative Rep ---A blonde guy & a brunette girl were happily married & about to have a baby. The wife started having contractions one day, so the husband rushed her to the hospital. He held her hand as she went through a trying birth. In the end, there were 2 baby boys. The blonde guy turned to his wife & angrily said, “All right, who’s the other father?”---A blonde guy was sitting in a bar when he spotted a very pretty young woman. He advances towards her when the bartender says to him, “Don’t waste your time on that one. She’s a lesbian.” The blonde goes over to her anyway & says, “So which part of Lesbia are you from?”---A cop saw a young blonde woman down on her knees under a streetlight. “Can I help you?” he asked. Replied the woman, “I dropped my diamond ring & I’m looking for it.” Asked the cop, “Did you drop it right here?” “No,” responded the blonde, “I dropped it about a block away, but the light’s better here.”---A blonde suspects her boyfriend of cheating on her, so she goes out & buys a gun. She goes to his apartment unexpectedly, & sure enough, she opens the door & finds him in the arms of a redhead. Well, the blonde is angry, she opens her purse to take out the gun, but as she does so, she is overcome with grief. She takes the gun & puts it to her head. The boyfriend yells, “No, honey, don’t do it.” The blonde replies, “Shut up, you’re next.”---2 blonde robbers were robbing a hotel. The first one said, “I hear sirens. Jump!” The second one said, “But we’re on the 13th floor!” The first one screamed back, “This is no time to be superstitious.”----Why are you crying --because I’m a woman she told him---- I don’t understand he said-- his mom just hugged him & said, & you never will. Later the little boy asked his father. Why does mother seem to cry for no reason -----all women cry for no reason, said his dad. The little boy grew up & became a man still wondering why women cry. Finally he put in a call to God when God got on the phone. He asked God why do women cry so easily God said when I made the woman she had to be special, I made her shoulders, strong enough to carry the weight of the world yet gentle enough to give comfort I gave her aninner strength to endure our childbirth & the rejection many times comes from her children. To keep going when everyone else give up & take care of her family through sickness & fatigue without complaining, I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any & all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly. I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults & fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart. I gave her wisdom to understand that a good husband sometimes test her strength & her resolved to stand beside him & finally, I gave her tears to shed exclusively to use whenever needed The beauty of a woman is the clothes she wears. She carries the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart the place where love reign Boy got the answer & never asked that question again may God bless all mothers & all women
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The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) is a nationwide motorcyclists rights organization serving over 2,000 NCOM Member Groups throughout the US, with all services fully-funded through Aid to Injured Motorcyclist (AIM) Attorneys available in each state who donate a portion of their legal fees from motorcycle accidents back into the NCOM Network of Biker Services (www.ON-A-BIKE.com / 800-ON-A-BIKE).MRF Leadership Engages With National Council Of ClubsThe Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) was proud to participate in a gathering hosted by the National Council of Clubs (NCOC) in Gulfport, Mississippi last month. The event provided an important opportunity for MRF leadership to present the organization’s federal legislative agenda and engage with motorcycle club leaders from across the nation. Opportunities like this allow the MRF to share the work being done on behalf of motorcyclists in Washington, D.C., while also expanding the network of advocates who help ensure that the voice of bikers is heard on Capitol Hill. By communicating directly with leaders from the club community, the MRF can help translate federal policy issues into grassroots action that reaches key lawmakers. The partnership between the MRF and the NCOC has been built over many years through a shared commitment to protecting the rights and lifestyle of motorcyclists. That relationship is rooted in trust and a mutual understanding that collaboration strengthens the entire motorcycle community. Presenting the MRF’s legislative priorities to a wider audience helps ensure riders across the country understand the issues being debated in Washington and how those decisions can impact motorcyclists nationwide. It also empowers club members and independent riders alike to amplify the message with their elected officials. The MRF values its ongoing partnership with the NCOC and remains committed to working together for the greater good of all motorcyclists. By combining the grassroots strength of the club community with the MRF’s advocacy efforts in Washington, the motorcycle community continues to build a stronger, more unified voice for riders everywhere.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVEALS THREE NEW 2026 MOTORCYCLE STYLING OPTIONS New Chrome Option for Road Glide® 3 and Low Rider® S Models and Solo Road Glide® Option MILWAUKEE (March 3, 2026) – Harley-Davidson today revealed three additions to its 2026 motorcycle line – a new solo trim option for the Road Glide® model and a new chrome trim option for the Road Glide® 3 trike model and the Low Rider® S performance cruiser motorcycle. These three new styling options are featured now on H-D.com and will be arriving soon at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers.BY Keith Landry Orlando PUBLISHED 6:45 PM ET Mar. 06, 2026 ORL— State regulators are announcing that the 5 largest car ins companies in Florida are cutting rates for this year, with average savings of 8%. FL Ins Commissioner Yaworsky says these new rate cuts will affect 78% of the drivers. Savings will depend on driving record, the vehicle model & the specific ins company. The FL Office of Ins Regulation says Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, Allstate & USAA will reduce rates by an average of 8% this year. INS agent Moronta with Pine Street Ins says these changes will lower costs for many people. “They are going to see real savings. Actually, currently we’re quoting, & we are seeing some of those savings come through.” The Office of Ins Regulation says 700,000 GEICO customers will see rate relief starting in April. State regulators approved 3 rate cuts for AAA over the past year to lower premiums by an average of 15%. USAA is lowering rates by an average of 7% starting this May. Moronta says state laws passed in 2022 & 2023 help ins companies save money on legal fees when attorneys sue them, & now some of those savings are being passed on to consumers. “They’d have to transfer that costs onto you. Now that it’s been a couple of years since that legislation has been pulled through, we’re now able to see those savings,” Moronta said. To give an example, a family with a car INS bill of $3,000 per year, saving 8%, would save $240 per year. Moronta recommends shopping around for new car INS rates every year, especially for drivers who have had a traffic ticket in the past few years, because if the ticket has dropped off the record, there are potential savings.https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2026/03/06/car-insurance-rate-cuts-coming-for-many-fl-driversHISTORY LESSON FROM COMPETITION DISTRIBUTING–Article from CyberMotorcycle.com Alfeo Rodolfi (1894-1972), former technician of the Military Arsenal, starting from 1919 had managed the Garage d’Azeglio in Viale Aldini where, the following year, the production of a chassis designed for a DKW engine, probably the first product of the Bolognese motorcycle industry, with the ABRA brand (Rodolfi Alfeo Patented Autobicycle). In 1923 the Viaggio, Signore e Sacerdoti, Sport models were on sale, equipped with DKW 118 cc; in 1924 a modified ABRA Sport had participated in some competitions. New 132 and 170 cc DKW engines, available since 1925, had made it possible to improve the motorized bicycle and to set up a light motorcycle. The creation of a cycle-car and the application of DKW engines to boats and a glider had distracted Rodolfi from competitive production, an important promotional factor at the time. In the 1920s he was not the only motorcycle dealer with DKW; moreover, the GD and MM Bolognese motorcycles, with their own engines, imposed themselves on the national scene both from a commercial and sporting point of view. –Competition Distributing