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Region Zero Tim TJ Johnson 330-360-7752 DD Mike Aurilio 330-544-4099 Columbiana County Sam Sacconi 330-227-9900 Mahoning County Ron Blanton 330-272-2265 Portage/Summit Counties Mickey Meehan 330-562-4905 P.*SHIRLEY* Stokes 330-644-4572 Stark County Lance Brunie 216-798-2640 Trumbull County Ron Blanton 330-272-2265 Region 01 Steve Diekmann 740-632-2950 DD-Paul Rayl 740-737-1314 Belmont County Bob Nagy 740-310-2116 Harrison County John Evans 307-679-6242 Jefferson County Larry Dobbins 740-765-4825 Monroe County Andy Kosar 740-632-7144 Region 02 Russell Brooks 740-674-6094 Coshocton County Michael McCoy 740-297-0632 Guernsey County Pat Foraker 740-679-2494 Licking County Eric Bolyard 740-252-6890 Holmes County Knox County Adam Trembley 740-221-8878 Muskingum County Terry Billy 740-872-3686 Region 03 Mark Davis 419-235-7581 Allen County Dana Frost 419-229-0982 Auglaize County David Rostorfer 419-738-8895 Logan County Jack Linet 937-539-0941 Mercer County Paulding County Daniel Bustos 419-399-5291 Putnam County Donna Schimmoller 419-453-3890 Shelby County Van Wert County Andy Riley 419-303-3229

Region 04 Ruby Worchuck 419-256-2560 Defiance County Jami Young 419-438-7060 Fulton County Art “Rabbi” Miller Jr. 419-335-1185 Henry County Don Buehrer 419-579-4878

Williams County Open Region 05 Haskel Combs 937-382-7192 Adams/Brown County Open Cler/Butler/Ham/War Co’s. Tim Kaelin 513-561-4745 Clinton County Haskel Combs 937-382-7192 Fayette County Open Highland County Open

Region 06 Bill Jenks 937-999-7558 DD-Marilyn Griffin 937-778-0179 Champaign/Clark Counties Lawrence Taylor 937-626-6958 Darke County Open Greene County Lawrence Taylor 937-626-6958 Miami County Mike Wendel 937-564-5005 Montgomery County ‘Too Tall” Smith 937-648-2737 Preble County Open

Region 07 Brian Jordan 419-307-3506 DD-Larry Morgan 567-201-3062 Erie County Danny Reilly 419-483-9844 Huron County Open Contact Brian Jordan 419-307-3506 Lucas County Open Contact Mike Stock 419-654-5446 Ottawa County Ray ‘Spider’ Stintsman 419-656-1922 Sandusky County Phillip Ditslear 419-307-9562 Seneca County Mike King 419-619-7721 Wood County Bob ‘Crash’ Parker 419-686-5885 Region 08 Tim Cordray 740-269-1213 DD: Rusty Pierce 330-340-8882 Carroll County Mike McGinness 330-407-3183 Stark County Mark Miller 330-417-0238 Tuscarawas County Dave Antonelli 330-343-5374

Region 09 Kolman Fuzy 614-332-0198 DD Harley Stock 419-654-5448 Delaware County Harley Stock 419-654-5448 Franklin County Tim Horetski 740-927-0176 Madison County Open Pickaway County Jeff Bowersock 614-306-2570 Pike, Ross & Scioto Counties Open Union County Open

Region 10 Contact Goofy Bown 740-588-1749 Hocking County Open Fairfield County Open Perry County Open Vinton County Open Morgan County Open Noble County Open Region 11 Call State office 800-25-BIKER Athens County Open Lawrence County Open Gallia County Open Jackson County Open Meigs County Open Washington County Open Region 12 Contact TJ Johnson 330-360-7752 Ashtabula County Open Cuyahoga County Open Geauga County Open Lake County Open Region 14 Steve Lindsay 740-360-0471 Crawford County Matt Gardner 419-971-6767 Hancock County Open Contact Steve Lindsay above Hardin County Jeremy Billenstein 740-360-0760 Marion County D. Thacker [email protected] Morrow County Frankie Walters 419-521-8182 Wyandot County

Peter Barnes 419-294-8066 Region 16 Michael McLaughlin 330-336-7464 Ashland County Rick McClure 419-869-7025 Holmes County Cowboy Whitman 330-567-3127 Lorain County Open Medina County Garret Robison 330-278-2714 Richland County Dawn Berkshire 419-571-7882 Wayne County Milan Sigler 330-262-3991

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ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Region Directors and County Coordinators **State Deputy Directors: A: Tim “TJ” Johnson 330-360-7752 B: Paul Rayl 417-737-1314 (**Legend is beside Map below) C: Kolman Fuzy 614-332-0198 D: Jim “Bushman” Sprague 419-680-8584

State Officer Reports:

COB Corner, Jim Elgin 5

Executive Director/By‐Laws, Ed Schetter 6

Legislative Director, Scott "Woody" Wood 7

Safety & Ed Director, Mike Stock 8

Featured Articles:

NCOM‐Biker News Bytes, Bill Bish 9

AMA News 13

MRF Reports 14

Ask Our Lawyer‐Rod Taylor 15

OMTA Article, Matt Mesarchik 17

ABATE Foundation Giveaway Bike Info 20

Shootin' the Breeze, Bummer 24

What’s Happenin’?:

R14 Memorial Run 5.26.13 18

R6 Greene County Poker Run 6.1.13 18

R5 Clinton County Car & Bike Show 6.9.13 18

R Zero Not Just Another Damn Run 6.15.13 18

R2 Ride for the Troops 7.20.13 19

R8 Dice Run 7.21.13 19

R6 Treasure Hunt 8.10.13 19

Wetzelland 7.26‐28.2013 30

***June Jam Information Station***

June Jam 2013 Flyer 6.21‐6.23.2013 21

June Jam 2013 Pre‐Reg; Golf Cart Rental info 22

June Jam Work Schedule 34

***MOTM Information Station***

MOTM 2013 Flyer 11

MOTM 2013 Reservation Form 12

MOTM Column, Robin Biltz‐Pickens 16

ABATE of Ohio Volunteer MOTM Pre‐Reg 17

MOTM Supporter Form & Info 33

Advertisers/Services

ABATE of Ohio Legal Services 2

Rider Insurance 10

Business Card Ads 26

Thunder Roads Mag Ad 19

AMA Vintage Days 7.19‐21.2013 29

Law Offices of Ralph Buss 31

Member‐2‐Member Discount Directory 37‐38

Boyk Law Offices 38

Ridin' On Magazine 32

Forms:

Look Twice Sign Order Form 8

***New BADATO Form*** 23

Sustaining Supporter Information 35

Advertising Form 36

Region News:

Regions Zero ‐ 1 27

Regions 2 ‐ 6 28

Region 7 ‐ 8 29

Region 9 32

Region 10 ‐ 16 33

Miscellaneous:

Region Map; Region Officers 3

Business Information 5

Cleaning Out the Corral ‐ Classifieds 34

Membership Application 40


ABATE of Ohio, Inc. ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) of Ohio, Inc. is a 501 (c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. Dues, dona-

tions/contributions, event funds and ABATE products are NOT tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

ABATE is dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the image and promoting the safe operating practices of Ohio

motorcyclists.

ABATE of Ohio, Inc. events are subject to a thirty percent administration fee.

Membership in ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is open to all persons 18 years and older, having an interest in

preserving personal freedoms and sharing our goals. Owning a motorcycle is not necessary.

Annual dues are $25 single, $40 couple. ========================================

STATE OFFICE INFO Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1658, Hilliard, Ohio 43026 Street Address: 3999 Parkway Lane #11,

Hilliard, Ohio 43026 1-800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644. (local)

Fax: 614-319-4715 (call ahead)

Office Hours: Monday Thru Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

email: [email protected]

The ABATE of Ohio, Inc. newsletter, Outspokin’, is published monthly. Deadline is the first of each

month preceding the issue month. Guidelines for material publication: You may submit letters, photos, articles about ABATE related events.

Stories and articles about motorcycling are also welcome. Each are accepted on a case by case basis.

We will not accept slanderous or accusing letters, profanities, or non-ABATE related letters.

Advertising Information: 800-25-BIKER, e-mail: [email protected]

ABATE of Ohio, Inc., reserves the right to refuse any advertising or display that we deem to be

inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise unsuitable for publication. Display of business names,

advertisements or supporters is not and shall not be construed as an endorsement by

ABATE of Ohio, Inc. of any business listed.

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STATE BOARD MEMBERS

Chairman of the Board: Jim Elgin Ohio ABATE PAC Chairman: Ed Schetter

ABATE Foundation Chair: Jim Sprague Ex Officio Officer: Jim “Goofy” Bown

Executive Director: Ed Schetter Treasurer: Lynn Hardin Secretary: Cindy Balach

Deputy Directors: A: TJ Johnson - B: Paul Rayl C: Kolman Fuzy - D: Jim Sprague

State Security Dir.: John Shankster State Products: OPEN

State News Dir.: Diane Thompson Government Relations Dir.: Scott “Woody” Wood

Safety & Ed. Director: Mike Stock State Events Director: Paul “Pauly” Baskey

Technical Director: Tim “TJ” Johnson Office Staff: Chris Winchester

Ohio MRF Rep: Robin Biltz Pickens NCOM Rep: Haskel Combs

ABATE of Ohio: www.abate.com State of Ohio: www.ohio.gov AMA: www.ama-cycle.org/

MRF: www.mrf.org/ NCOM: www.ON-A-BIKE.com

OMTA: www.ohiotrails.org/

The Month of June brings us Ohio Bike Week, R 6 Greene County Poker Run, R Zero Not Just Another Damn Run, R 5 Car & Bike Show and the June Jam, our state party. Quite a busy month. We need volunteers to help staff all of these great events. I hope you can enjoy all of these great events which are so critical to our well being, but most important, I need every member to support the June Jam, our state party and chief fundraising event of the year, every year. We need your support. Buy a ticket for the Jam using the pre-registration form in this magazine, even if you cannot attend this year. Strong attendance at our events helps keep our membership fee low and affordable as well as providing

the tools to protect the lifestyle we all enjoy, in our state legislature and all over the Great State of Ohio. I want to back up a minute and thank everyone involved in the May Motorcycle Awareness Rally this year. Governor John Kasich, The Delaware County Sheriff’s office, The City of Columbus and the Columbus Police Special Events Division, the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board, the A.D. Farrow Harley Davidson dealerships, Avon Tires (thanks Ken Howell) and State Safety & Education Director Mike Stock, who gathered all the permits and escorts needed to carry out this event and all our members who went out and secured over 180 May Awareness Proclamations from all around this great state. Special thanks to all our members and friends who rode with us in the parade to the State Capitol Building for the presentation of the proclamations. Kudos to State Representative Al Landis, who met us at the State House and gave a great motorcycle awareness presentation and a talk to our veterans, urging them to contact him if they need help with their veterans benefits. Last but not least, thanks to Robin Biltz Pickens for managing the registration booth at the beginning of the run and Kolman Fuzy and the Region 9 Team for the fun After Rally party at the end of the run. Beautiful day, wonderful people and a great ride! July is going to be just as busy, but we will get into that in next month’s article. We are still looking for someone to step up and take over Newsletter Editor duties, and we are still looking for a State Products Director. The Supporter Banner Program for the MRF Meeting of the Minds here in Ohio, September 26-29, 2013, is our main focus now so go out and sell a banner to one of your favorite motorcycle friendly businesses in your area. With your help the Meeting of the Minds is going to be GREAT! United We Stand, Jim “SNAFU” Elgin

ABATE

of Ohio, Inc.

COB Corner

Jim “SNAFU” Elgin


Wow, here it is half way through the year and I haven’t mentioned that this is ABATE of Ohio’s 35th year. Thirty-five years of telling the government when something just isn’t right, educating riders on safe riding practices and trying to get people in cars to look for us and stop running over us. That “stuff”

hurts. I would like to send out my personal thanks to all the members, past, present and future because you are the ones who make things happen and have made the last 35 years possible. From handlebar heights, to colors bans, to helmets, to discriminatory insurance practices, to parking issues, to saving the safety and education money we have all stood together and gotten thing done, over the years we’ve taken on a lot of chal-lenges and found a way to come out on top. You know it almost makes me wonder what it would be like trying to start ABATE of Ohio in today’s atmosphere of political correctness and general sense of “I can’t change, so why even try?” We are in an age when no one is wrong and everyone is a winner and gets a trophy just for trying. When a law gets passed that takes away our rights or threatens our way of life, would we say, “Well Mr. Legislator I know you worked very hard on this and it takes away our free-doms, but I’m sure you know what’s best for us, so OK.” Or when run into but a texting driver, “I know you tried real hard to drive safe while updating your twitter account with the fact you’re going shopping for shoes. I am probably at fault because motorcycles are dangerous. So you go on and get your shoes, I’ll wait here in the ambulance.” Or when a friend goes to leave for a ride drunk or riding very aggressively and dangerously, “he’s had a bad day at work and been under a lot of pressure and I don’t want to add to the problem.” Or when talking to a friend, “I know it ain’t right, but can you do it.” Well thank God we are who we are. We are not politi-cally right and we surely don’t just lie down and take it, because, Mr. Legislator, it is NOT right! We will stand opposed and fight you on it or we will sit down and help you fix it, it’s your choice. And to the driver going to the store, put the damn phone away and

drive. I will work on awareness and safety. If you hurt a friend, I am going to work to see you get as much penalty as the law will allow because of your negligent behavior. And if that penalty isn’t enough, I’ll work to change the law for a tougher penalty. And to my brother/sister in the wind, I care enough to step in. I would rather help you get home safely and be mad at me in the morning than visit you in the hospital or worse. And finally, if it isn’t right I will work to fix it. Yeah, I guess I’m not politically correct and I do care, but I can live with that. And I thank you, the members, for standing with me and getting the job done time and time again. I look forward to many, many, many years of standing together and preserving motorcycling here in Ohio and nationwide. I look forward to seeing everyone at June Jam. Remember this one is ours and bring a friend. Enjoying the ride, Ed Schetter Executive Director ABATE of Ohio Inc. As for the bylaw update, we are currently working on the policy and procedures section. We just finished the Events Section and that will be online. If you see something in the ABATE of Ohio handbook that you feel needs some attention. Drop me a line and the review committee will take a look at it.

ABATE of Ohio, Inc.

Executive Director

Ed “Enjoyin’ the Ride”

Schetter


At this point in the legislative session our legislators are busy working on the Operating Budget for the year. Rep. Al Landis has submitted one of our issues to be included in the budget. He has in-cluded clarification on how motorcycles may be parked in parallel parking spaces. Last session the Transpor-

tation Budget allowed motorcycles to back into angled parking spaces. The current law makes no exceptions for motorcycles to park any differently than any other vehicle in a parallel space. Technically motorcycles are permitted to park parallel to the curb in a parallel spot, just like a car would. Rep. Landis has submit-ted verbiage that permits motorcycles to park perpendicular in a parallel space with either tire towards curb. It also permits more than one motorcycle to park in a non-metered parking space if space is available. We are also working on permitting non-audio hearing protection to be legal while operating a motor vehicle. Section 4511.84 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits earphones or earplugs to be used by the operator of a motor vehicle. The law appears to be aimed at outlawing headphones for listening devices. There is no exception in the law for hearing protection. There was a case in Fulton County Ohio last September of a motorcycle rider be-ing ticketed for wearing foam ear plugs while operating a motor-cycle. This offense carries a 2 point penalty on the driver’s li-cense. The “offender” is a CDL holder so the 2 points is a very big deal to him or anyone else found guilty of protecting their hearing with ear plugs. Rep. Landis brought this issue up as a possible Operations Budget issue. There was some debate about including this issue for a couple of reasons. The first rea-son was that it was not specifically a “budget” issue. The second reason was that motorcyclists could protect their hearing by wearing a full face helmet with a face shield. The decision was

to not include the ear plug in the budget because of the debates. In the Fulton County ear plug case no judgment has been decided. An expert from the EAR Hearing Protection Com-pany offered testi-mony that even with a full faced helmet; the noise level of wind was high enough to require hearing protection to pro-tect the ears. The final ruling in Ful-ton County case could be critical in clarifying this issue. Rep. Green has submitted to Ohio’s law writing service (LSC) a bill to set up training for certified road guards in Ohio. We will work on this legislation, ear plugs, and increasing penalties for people who seriously injure or kill other motorists after the budget is complete. If you would like to discuss this person with me one on one my email address is [email protected]. My phone is 937-987-2396. You could also attend an ABATE of Ohio, Inc. BOD meeting the second Saturday of the month. I will also be at June Jam this year. I usually end up around the fire discussing the issues with members. Come join in. I want to represent what the members of ABATE of Ohio want. I can only do that if I hear from you.

Regards, Scott “Woody” Wood Government Relations Director ABATE of Ohio, Inc.

ABATE of Ohio, Inc.

Government Relations Director

Scott “Woody” Wood


Hi Friends, For the last few days I have been watching the news, papers and maga-zines and everyone is reporting that “texting kills”. We have known this for some time. With the new laws it should get better but we know that it takes time. With drinking and driving it never ends. We need to

keep aware of distracted drivers, drunk drivers and tired drivers, be alert and drive defensively. My safety tip of the month: The way you load your bike is very important. Keep the weight low and in between the wheels. In planning the trip, take half as much as you think you need. Remember the last trip and what you did not use. Let’s talk about being a good ABATE member. First and fore-most you need to support the organization’s runs. You don’t have to hold an office or even go to meetings if that’s not your thing. If you go to any motorcycle function, wear an ABATE shirt, hand out some membership tri-folds, or just tell people that you get your facts about safety & legislative issues from belonging to ABATE and getting the OutSpokin' magazine. We need all the help we can get. Everyone who rides a motorcycle needs to be informed about issues and just being a member is a good start. This month, I am promoting riding to June Jam. If you don’t al-ready know, it is just outside of Logan in the Hocking Hills. I bet everyone reading this has ridden through the Hocking Hills. This area is one of the prettiest places to ride in Ohio. The event is at Kaeppner’s Woods, which is a great place to party. There are plenty of food vendors and they sell beer on site so you don’t have to leave for anything. Just bring a tent if you want to party all night long. I would like to thank everyone who went to the Awareness Rally to kick off Motorcycle Awareness Month. We had a great time. I

thought it looked like about 450 bikes riding in the parade to the State House. That was pretty impressive. Thanks to the Colum-bus Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol and Dela-ware County Sheriff for escorting us and keeping us all safe. Tim Cordray was the winner of a set of Avon tires that were raffled off. Thanks to Ken Howell for getting the donation from Avon tires. Also, thanks to the ABATE Foundation for supplying Awareness Arm Bands for everyone. ABATE was awarded the grant for a sound meter, but we don’t actually have the meter yet. When we do, we will have it at events to check bikes. Ride safe, be alert and I will see you around this great State of Ohio! Ride Within Your Limits, Mike

ABATE of Ohio, Inc.

Safety & Education Director

Mike Stock


NCOM CONVENTION HITS JACKPOT IN RENO Freedom is an ongoing gamble, with bikers’ rights activists wagering to win against an often stacked deck, always in favor of the House, but everyone came away a winner at this year’s 28th annual NCOM Convention over Mother’s Day weekend, May 9-12, 2013 at the posh Silver Legacy Resort-Casino in Reno, Nevada. But it was work, not play, on the agenda for hundreds of attendees from across the country there to discuss topics of concern to all riders; such as biker profiling and discrimination, motorcycle-only roadblocks, knowing your rights, and mobilizing motorcyclists to advocate motorcycle-friendly legislation and defeat anti-biking bills. The traditional “Ringing of the Bell” ceremony paid homage to those freedom fighters who have gone before us, while for the first time a Veterans’ Rights seminar was conducted by NCOM’s newly-formed Veteran Affairs Special Committee, in an effort to reach out to true defenders of Freedom. The National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) is solely sponsored by the Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) nationwide legal services program and serves as an umbrella organization for more than 2,000 NCOM Member clubs, organizations and associations worldwide, representing well over a quarter of a million politically active motorcyclists. NCOM has successfully outreached to numerous segments of the motorcycling community in an effort to unite for our rights, both legal and legislatively, and has become a unifying voice amongst North America’s motorcycle rights organizations (MROs), motorcycle clubs, women riders, religious riding organizations, touring groups, trikers, sportbikers, and minority motorcyclists. All motorcyclists are welcome to attend the NCOM Convention, hosted this year by the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs, and were encouraged to participate in the many meetings, seminars and group discussions that focused on legislative efforts and litigation techniques to protect our riders’ rights and preserve Freedom of the Road. During the Silver Spoke Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, several honorees were recognized for their contributions to “Improving The Image of Motorcycling”, including; GOVERNMENT: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker; MEDIA: Becky Cakes – Classic Parts Hotline; COMMERCE: Chris McIntyre – Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rentals; LEGAL: Boyd Spencer – AIM Attorney for Pennsylvania & New Jersey; ENTERTAINMENT: Max “Pitstop” Martini – Actor/Boozefighters MC; SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Christine Paige – Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, and Suzanne “Baglady Sue” Austin – Comedian; and NCOM’s highest honor, the Ron Roloff Lifetime Achievement Award, was presented to Frank Ernst of ABATE of Minnesota and a member of the NCOM Board of Directors. Next year’s 29th Annual NCOM Convention will be held May 8-11, 2014 at The Intercontinental Hotel in Dallas, Texas. For further information, contact NCOM at (800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.

NTSB RECOMMENDS LOWERING DRUNK-DRIVING LIMIT TO .05 The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a recommendation that states lower their drunk-driving thresholds from a 0.08 blood-alcohol content to 0.05 BAC. The

recommendation is one of several the NTSB made to curtail drunk driving, which the federal investigative agency claims is involved in a third of America’s 34,000 traffic deaths each year. The agency acknowledged in its report there is no one "silver bullet," but estimated that 500 to 800 lives per year could be saved with the proposed lower limit. Chairman Deborah Hersman admitted that the NTSB is aiming even higher; "Reaching zero deaths from alcohol-impaired driving.” Currently, all 50 states have set a BAC level of .08, though most countries in Europe including Russia, most of South America and Australia, have set BAC levels at .05 to constitute drunken driving. The NTSB only makes recommendations on transportation safety issues, and has little actual regulatory power. It will be up to federal agencies, Congress and state lawmakers to take action. The last move from .10 to .08 BAC levels took 21 years for each state to implement.

CONNECTICUT RIDERS DECRY PROPOSAL TO REGULATE EXHAUST SYSTEMS An unexpected effort in the General Assembly to crack down on noisy motorcycles is being met by opposition from the motorcycle industry. Under language added last week to a bill involving off-road ATVs, the sale, registration or operation of a street motorcycle having non-stock pipes would become a fineable offense. Most after-market exhaust systems are not EPA-certified. The new provisions, if approved, would require federal Environmental Protection Agency noise emission control labels to be displayed on all motorcycles, and would institute fines of up to $250 per offense for non-compliance.

POKER RUN LEGALIZATION BILL IN ILLINOIS Companion bills SB 1960 and HB 2520; the “Poker Run Act,” have been introduced in Illinois to legalize poker runs for the charities that bikers do and for Not For Profit organizations. “No segment in our society raises more money for charities and local citizens that are down and out on their luck than bikers,” said Bob Myers, State Legislative Coordinator for ABATE of Illinois, who went on to explain; “Since ‘Land Based Gaming’ has become law, the Illinois liquor and Gaming agents have been tearing down our fliers in restaurants and bars claiming they are illegal as they use poker cards, spinners, dice, and marble spinners to complete the run.” ABATE intends to use the legislation to correct problems with "poker" runs and other events that the Gaming commission and Liquor Control Board are treating as gambling. Poker runs shall include "dice runs", "marble runs" or other events where the object is to build or obtain some matter of a score with which the participants use in a competition. Poker runs shall not constitute a game of chance under the Illinois Gaming Act or Liquor controls Act and shall not be regulated under those Acts.

THREE-WHEELERS MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM LOUISIANA HELMET LAW Louisiana was the most recent state to (re)impose a mandatory helmet law for all motorcyclists back in 2004, but the House Transportation committee recently advanced legislation that would exempt a new concept vehicle from the legal category that requires drivers to wear helmets. HB 218’s exemption would apply to the three-wheeled Elio Motors vehicle, which is preparing for production at the Shreveport plant that once made pickups for General Motors. Because the Elio has three wheels, it’s considered a motorcycle under federal and state safety regulations. “It definitely affects our sales because a lot of people don’t want to order the car if it requires wearing helmets,” said Joel Sheltrown, vice president for governmental affairs at Elio Motors, adding that “We’re not bound by automotive standards, but that is our goal.”

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UPS & DOWNS

Up to F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen who reportedly fills in the down-time between grand prix with motocross practice. UP to the government of Vietnam, which has recognized motor-cycles as the perfect vehicle for the Energy Conservation Cen-ter’s electric-powered vehicle program? Goals include a mas-sive reduction in power consumption as well as an employment boost. A bit DOWN to a 22-year-old Poterville, CA, resident who police said “carjacked” a minibike from two kids in early April. The cops caught the reputed thief when a K-9 unit found the suspect hiding in a closet of a nearby home, reported The Frenso Bee. Up to roughly 200 motorcycle taxi drivers in Peru, who heeded the call of a local radio station to line up at the Contamana air-strip and use their headlights to provide visual guidance to a plane that had to make an emergency landing. Up to offers with the Broken Arrow Police Department in Tulsa County, OK., who are offering the “Share the Road” civilian motorcycle safety courses. The weekend safety course focuses on motorcycles safety, as well as collision-avoidance tech-niques.

Congressional Motorcycle Caucus formed in U.S. House May 10, 2013

U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) and Tim Grif-fin (R-Ark.) are serving as co-chairmen of the Congres-sional Motorcycle Caucus for the new 113th Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The bi-partisan caucus, which has existed for many years, was formally recognized by the House for the new Congress. Official caucuses must register and be recog-nized at the start of every two-year Congress. The caucus is made up of members of Congress who are passionate about motorcycling and who work to pro-mote the interests of motorcyclists. "It's wonderful to have Reps. Burgess and Griffin leading the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus," said Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government rela-tions and a former U.S. senator and representative from Colorado. "The Congressional Motorcycle Caucus is made up of dedicated members of Congress who ensure that motorcyclists aren't forgotten on Capitol Hill. Reps. Burgess and Griffin have proven that they are true friends of motorcycling. "We look forward to working with our old friends in the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, as well as new mem-bers who join, to help protect and promote the motorcy-cling lifestyle," Allard said. Burgess said that he was looking forward to working with Griffin on the Caucus. "We welcome the registration of the Motorcycle Cau-cus for the 113th Congress," Burgess said. "Having pre-viously served as the Caucus chair, I welcome Con-gressman Tim Griffin as co-chair. We, along with other

congressional members, will once again provide a plat-form and a voice here in Washington for motorcycle en-thusiasts and our safety." "I look forward to growing the Motorcycle Caucus as the voice in Congress for America's more than 25 million motorcyclists," Griffin said. "As a rider, I recognize that there are many important issues affecting us, such as unreasonable limits on trail riding areas, the need for additional safety awareness, and ethanol mandates that harm motorcycle engines." Caucus Member and House Transportation and Infra-structure Committee Vice Chairman John Duncan said, "Motorcycling is important to my district and to me per-sonally. I look forward to continuing to work with the co-chairs and other members to highlight the need for mo-torcycle safety and to promote the use of motorcycles and scooters as fun, fuel efficient transportation options for many Americans." The CMC includes members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who are committed to advancing motor-cycling and improving the safety of motorcyclists. At the start of each Congress, all caucuses must be reestab-lished and recognized formally by the House. This is the fourth consecutive congressional session that the CMC has been organized.

U.S. lawmaker introduces bill to stop funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints May 09, 2013

A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill to not only end funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints but also to put more emphasis on motorcycle safety programs, the American Motorcyclist As-sociation reports. On May 7, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced H.R. 1861 to prohibit the U.S. Transportation Department from providing funds to state and local authorities for motorcycle-only checkpoints. The bill, called the Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act, also has language to force U.S. transportation officials to focus motorcycle safety efforts on crash prevention programs rather than national helmet mandates. "Current law states that highway safety plans must prevent accidents and reduce injuries," Sensenbrenner said. "The Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act would require highway safety plans to include programs that prevent accidents in order to reduce injuries and deaths resulting from accidents involving motor vehicles and motorcycles. "This small change will make a significant impact because it highlights that preventing accidents is the best way to save motorcyclists' lives," he said. NOTE: Ohio please contact your representative and have them sign on to this!!!!

(Edited By Robin Biltz Pickens)


13NR09 - MRF News Release - Sensenbrenner Introduces Ethanol Legislation Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) introduced HR 875, a bill that would require the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a thorough independent study of the effects of gasoline/ethanol blends above 10%. Currently the EPA is allowing the use of blends up to 15%. Sensenbrenner had this to say, “There have been several tests and warnings highlighting E15’s harmful effects on engines and their components, but they have all been dismissed by the EPA. Therefore, we must force the EPA to stop the use of E15 fuel until the serious safety, durability, performance and environmental concerns have been addressed.” The bill would halt the sale of E-15, the 15% blend, until the studies findings have been completed. The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has cautioned owners against using the blend. At a recent hearing held by the US House Science Committee all witness’s agreed that more testing was needed into the effects of E-15 on internal combustion motors of all sizes. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation supports this legislation and strongly urges you contact your US Representative and ask them to cosponsor HR 875 as soon as possible. Its important to have a large number of cosponsors to pass this legislation. You can reach the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 13NR10 - MRF News Release - Road America Update The agreement between Road America and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation will terminate on April 13, 2013. Until that time, they will accept new or renewed business in accordance with the existing contract. After that date, they will continue to service all members but will not accept any new members. Anyone who would like to continue a road service plan that includes motorcycles may want to investigate a program called Rider Rescue. You can find the program at riderrescue.com. 13NR11 - MRF News Release - Bikes on the Border This past weekend saw the inaugural "Bikes at the Border", a motorcycle rights event held on the border of South and North Carolina. The single day event was the brainchild of the McGrath

& Danielson Law Group and supported by the local SMRO's. The MRF would like to thank our friends at McGrath & Danielson Law Group and ABATE of South Carolina who hosted the hospitality suite and did a lot of the promotional/boots on the ground preparation for this event! Described as a "mini Meeting of the Minds", the event was designed to educate the attendees about motorcycle laws and legislation. It also served as a networking session for the who's who of the motorcycle rights world of the southeast corner of this country. The Midwest has STEAM (Seminar To Educate And Motivate) and Mid-South MILE (Motorcyclist Improving Legislative Effectiveness. "Not every one can attend a MRF regional event or the annual Meeting

of the Minds, so these smaller, more local events are a great supplement and provide an opportunity to discuss state and local laws in great depth", said Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs for the MRF. Hennie attended and presented at Bikes on the Border. The event was held at the world famous roadside attraction known as "South of the Border". If you have ever traveled on I-95 between North and South Carolina, you know where it is. Overall it was a great event with a promising future.

(Edited by Robin Biltz Pickens )

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YOU PLAY YOU PAY - THE MUSIC

NAZIS ARE WATCHING

Q. Our Chap-ter is having an event that supports a local charity. We play music over our sound system with an iPod. Do we really need a li-cense to play mu-sic we already paid to download? And what if we don’t pay?

A. If you play music publicly, you have to pay for

songs that are in the registry of outfits that are watching for those that play and don’t pay. The largest of these groups are BMI, SESAC and ASCAP. I have dealt with these outfits and they are not fun. Their job is to catch folks like you playing music of their clients. They are like bounty hunters and I suspect they get paid per scalp. If you do not get a license to play the regis-tered songs and if you do not get caught - no problem (that com-ment ignores the ethical issue of a rights organization). Kind of like the IRS, as long as you don’t get caught cheating on your taxes, you can get by with it. But that is not the way our country works. We are voluntary compliance kind of folks in this country and that is the way it should be with compensating those who have valid rights for the use of their music. Problem is many do not know that a high school marching band, an aerobics class playing music, a bar playing Elvis and Roy Orbison songs and a do gooder organization all need a license to play registered songs in a commercial environment. Bear in mind that some songs are not registered, but you probably would not want to play those anyway, unless your crowd is a huge fan of John Phillips Sousa and maybe Roy Rogers or that other singing cowboy. You get the idea.

What happens if you don’t pay? They can throw the book at you and get big bucks in the form of fines and damages. To avoid big fine city, you will need to buy a license to play music at your chapter commercial events. If you are having folks over to your home for a barbeque - no problem and no license required. The cost for a license for your chapter event depends on several factors i.e. number of songs, number of people attending etc. Check out the website for BMI and ASCAP. The site and expla-nations for what you need are very straightforward and easy to use. Spread the word on this as motorcycle rights organizations such as ours need to set the example. If you have more ques-tions call me.

WAIVER RULE - NEVER USE A WAIVER WITH MULTIPLE SIGNATURE SPACES

Q. Hi , We are having a discussion about event waiver forms, some people like the waivers with room for multiple signatures, others prefer the one page one name release that is available on the state website, just wondering what your thoughts are on this issue. Thanks for your time Wayne Carlson, President, Black-hawk Chapter, A.B.A.T.E.of IL.

A. Your question is a good one. I understand the need to save time, paper and energy by using a waiver form that has multiple signatures. But that is the wrong thing to do. Each waiver that we receive is a legal document that eliminates the very impor-tant legal right of someone to sue us for our negligence. This

document should not be taken lightly. As I have said many times before, the courts are looking for excuses not to enforce waiver of legal rights.

One of the rules that the courts use is the one that requires a waiver is be clear and unambiguous. If the waiver is unclear as a matter of law, the court will hold the waiver be unenforceable as a matter of law. If the court finds the waiver and intent of the waiver ambiguous, it may require a jury (trier of fact) to decide if a waiver was knowingly given. I can hear a severely injured person saying, “ I did not know the paper I signed was a waiver - I thought it was a sign-up sheet.” When you are a member of a jury and the person saying the above lost some body parts be-cause of something we screwed up, you guess which way a jury will go. My bet is that it will usually not be good. So why not do the waivers correctly and with the respect that a legal document waiving fundamental rights deserves? I say scratch the gang signatures and go with a sure fire winner. Ride Safe. Rod.

MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH - COLUMBIA CLUB FLIES OUR BANNER - A FIRST

What a great day on the Circle in Indianapolis to celebrate motorcycle awareness. The heart of Indy was closed down for only motorcycles. And to put matters in perspective, the home of U.S. presidents when visiting Indy, the Columbia Club, displayed the ABATE Motorcycle Awareness Banner from their building. It was a proud first for them and us.

MY SISTER - WHAT WAS HER NAME AGAIN? WHY HAVE A WILL AND HERE IS A TALE OF WHY.

Here is the story of a friend that rode with a group of us at poker runs, charity rides and the like. He was a single guy, never married and no children. His parents were dead and he was an only child (or so he thought). The most dear and only relative he had was an aunt. She was wonderful to him - just like a mother and he was like a son to her. With her, he spent Christmas and the other holidays. Sunday dinner was a must, and when he died she was to get all of his stuff. He was smart and had re-viewed the law on who inherits possessions when you die. Most states provide that if you have only an aunt, she will inherit your property without having a will.

His father married and divorced numerous times. Unbe-knownst to him, his father was married briefly to wife #3 and had adopted that woman’s daughter. This means that he had a sister whom he had never known existed. Sadly, my friend was killed on his motorcycle.

I knew his wishes. He wanted his hard earned stuff would go to his beloved aunt. She needed and deserved his house, car, cash, retirement funds and things. Guess what? That thinking was wrong. His (adopted) half sister inherited all of his posses-sions and his aunt got nothing under the law. Now he is rolling over in his grave. “What was her name - again?”

RADAR LOVE ON A BIKE Q: I have a radar detector mounted on my bike, and I ride

through Ohio, Indiana and Illinois a lot. A friend told me that they were illegal. I know that jammers are illegal, but I thought that detectors were ok. What’s the situation?

A: First, let’s define our terms. A radar detector simply alerts you when a radar signal is detected. An active radar jammer sends out its own radar pulses to defeat a radar detector. A lidar or laser jammer emits a light noise signal that confuses the laser gun. In general, radar detectors are legal across the US, with the exception of Virginia, Washington DC, and on military bases. In Canada, the only three provinces that allow the use of radar detectors are Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. However, radar detectors are illegal in all commercial vehicles


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MEETING OF THE MINDS 2013

4 MONTHS TO GO!

I still need some committee chair persons if you are interested in helping out. I will need someone to coordinate the Auction’s, Live and Silent, run the registration, staff the product table, coordinate the hospitality suite and a facility coordinator. If you would like to step forward and become

the coordinator of any of these positions or just help with them, please let me know. In the next OutSpokin I will have a sheet of times that we will need workers, if you would like to fill one of the slots please let me know. Still looking for donations to fill the Goodie bags, if you know of any company that would donate items for this please contact them or let me know and I will. We are looking for bike wash / windshield cleaner, glasses cleaner and trial size items to put in the bags and also pens, flashlights or other items that companies might be giving away. We have all the pieces and parts for the center pieces, like I said before, sometime in August we will be getting together to assemble these, so stay tuned for that date. It looks like one of our biggest expenses for the MOTM 2013 will be food and refreshments for the hospitality suite. If you have the ability to buy these things at a discounted price, please give me a call. Depending on the cost and what people can get, will depend on what we offer in the hospitality suite. Keynote speaker: We have a few ideas about this, and Woody is helping me contact a few individuals to get this position secured, but most politicians will not commit this far out, more on that as we get closer. The Members of Region 16 have become a GOLD supporter, thank you members of Region 16, and Region 9 is well on their way to being a double Platinum supporter. Thanks to Brian Nissley, he will be providing all the ice we will need to run the hospitality suite. Goofy brought hot drink cups and cold drink cups to the office last week at the BOD meeting, thank you, one less thing we have to buy. Auction items are starting to come in, remember this is the MRF’s biggest fund raiser of the year, all donations to the auction are tax deductible, the form is here in the Outspokin. If you would like to donate something but do not have the room to store it, we are storing most of the items at the state office. You can even ship right to the state office and we will make sure it gets to the MOTM. We have a group that will handle the opening prayer and blessing of the bikes. I have contacted the boy scouts to see if they can do the Presentation of colors. So as you can see, many of the details are being taken care of , getting the food together for the hospitality suite is going to be a big project, and that we will start working on next. On Wednesday night before the conference we will be putting together the registration pkgs., so if you can come to the hotel on Wednesday evening to help with this that would be greatly appreciated. This is a fun time, we have an assembly line set up,

you go through and pick up one of each hand out and then insert them into the binders, add the cover page and have a sip of your favorite beverage. The more the merrier!!! Until next month, ride free and if you have an suggestions please give me a call…rbp (614)554-4325 or [email protected]

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR MOTM 2013 ?? 3M banner holders HARD CANDY / HOLDERS 200 – 300 wrist bands / tickets BIDS ON VINYL BANNERS (WILL DEPEND ON # OF SPONSORS) 4’ X 2’ & 2’ X 1’ for sponsorship One Large with MRF MOTM 2013 – need pro-gratis HOSPITALITY SUITE SUPPLES HOT DRINK CUPS PAPER PLATES PLASTIC WEAR COFFEE CREAMER SUGAR SWEETNER TEA LEMONS MILK OJ TOMATO JUICE FRESH FRUIT YOGURT GRANOLA BREAKFAST SANDWICHES MUSTARD CHEESE MUFFINS GRANOLA BARS OATMEAL DONUTS BEER WINE LIQUOR MIXERS SOFT DRINKS WATER LEMONS/LIMES/OLIVES/ORANGES TRASH CANS AND LINERS SMOKING ASH CANS – must be approved AUCTION ITEMS Locally produced goods (wine, syrup, cheese, beer, baskets, wood products)

weighing more than 10,000 pounds anywhere in the US. Radar jammers are legal throughout the US. Lidar jammers are legal in most states, except for Nebraska, Minnesota, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Virginia, Colorado, Illinois and Washington, D.C. So watch out in Illinois with your lidar jammer, but it's clear riding in Ohio and Indiana. Ride Safe and Free, Rod Taylor ABATE Legal Services All questions from ABATE members are answered confidentially unless otherwise authorized and only after the matter is concluded, except when authorization for publication anonymously or otherwise is given for pending matters. Remember, injured ABATE members pay only 28 ½% of total recovery and expenses as approved by client, consistent with and conforming to applicable state law. Elsewhere, you may pay 33 ⅓%, 40% or even 50% of your recovery. ABATE members are not charged for recovery of damage to your motorcycle, and have access to a 24-hour toll-free telephone number. Call us at (800) 25-RIDER. Questions? Submit them to RodTaylor@abatelegalcom. © 2013.

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Women on bikes, from a guy’s perspective.

I’ve been riding with my fiancée (who will be my wife by the time you read this) for over 4 years now. First as a passenger, but she got her own bike within 6 months of taking a first ride with me. I just recently asked if she had been on a bike before I took her, and she said she had been just a bit scared of bikes before she rode with me. Our first ride was actually a freakishly warm day after Christmas that we spent riding in light jackets through Cleveland neighborhoods. The initial experience of getting to see the city without being inside a car was what made her fall in love…, with being on a bike I mean. I am a dual sport rider, so it wasn’t long before I had her on trail rides, and her first bike was a Suzuki DR350. Within 2-3 years she went from total novice to being able to keep up, and now outpace me in twisties and rough terrain. She now has 2 trips to Baja under her belt, and is on her second bike, a WR250. She took to bikes like, well, quite frankly like a girl takes to motorcycles.

Maybe I wasn’t noticing how many lady riders are out there before I had Meredith riding alongside me, but it sure seems like more and more women are getting on 2 wheels, both on the street and in the dirt. I’ve had the pleasure of helping a couple of

ladies get started on 2 wheels, and it seems that once they get past second gear a passion is awakened and something they just wanted to try becomes a new love. Maybe it’s a “girl thing”, and to see the pure joy on their faces when everything starts to “click” tells me they are getting something from the experience that us mere boys are not. I really think the old saying “like a duck to water” should hereby be replaced with “like a girl to motorcycles”. I’ve seen it be a confidence builder, and heard from women who came to bikes late in life that they had FINALY filled a hole that they didn’t know was empty.

So why are us guys still surprised that more and more women are riding? We really shouldn’t be, after all both bikes and women are everywhere, so it makes sense that women on bikes are everywhere. In our circle of riding friends we have about as many ladies as men, and quite frequently it is 1 or 2 guys out riding with a bunch of ladies. Let me tell you, when the ratio of female riders outnumbers the guys by that much they DO bring the smack talk down on us! Sitting around the outside table at a restaurant getting the friendly ribbing and trash talk from the girls that we boys so richly deserve has actually produced some very fond memories. In general, our rides have much less of that overinflated macho atmosphere; we laugh more, and have a better time because of the women riders in our lives. In 4 years I’ve collected a lot of great memories with all the lady riders I know, and I can’t wait to make more. I also now absolutely LOVE when one of Meredith’s friends want to get into riding and we are once again blessed with the opportunity to help them start the ride that we hope never ends. United we ride. Matthew T. Mesarchik Government Relations Director Ohio Motorized Trails Association [email protected] [email protected] ***For updates on our events this year please visit www.OhioTrails.org, or find us on Facebook.

Matthew Mesarchik Government Relations Director, Ohio Motorized Trails Association


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We, every dues paying member of ABATE, have an office in Columbus, the Capitol City of our State. Because of its existence, and having a full time staff, we have been able to get the following laws and amendments to laws passed over the last few years:

A Veterans Licenses Plate Bill

A Handicapped Licenses Plate Bill

An Amendment to the Motorcycle Ohio Program allowing those that complete and pass the course to get their Motorcycle Endorsement without having to take the OSHP on-cycle test

Allow Motorcycles to back into parking spaces

Also, several bills currently in the works:

A Search & Seizure Bill for Motorcycles

A Right of Way Violations Bill for Motorcycles

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Time to plan on going to the June Jam!!! I was talking on the phone to an antique friend of mine named

Pappy the other day. Yeah, the old fart is still alive and kickin’ (for those of you who’ve read about him here.) He doesn’t get around as much as he used to because he’s older than dirt, but he does-n’t really need to that much these days, due to his situation (which I’ll explain). He still has his sense of humor and incredible mem-ory, which is SO full of precious information that every time we talk, I come away with something to remember and keep for my-self. And this conversation wasn’t any different. He’s sorta like a Reader’s Digest magazine: You gain something from every issue you glance through, whether you want to or not. He’s now living with someone who had been his “lost love” for longer than many of you have even been alive.

When the phone first rang, I glanced at my caller ID and when I saw who it was, in my mind’s eye I could actually picture the old man with his droopy silver/gray moustache and his wry grin as he sat waiting for me to answer. I’ve missed the old fart. I just smiled and started the conversation with:

“Pappy! It’s been a while! How ya doin’?” “Great, Bum! I was just thinkin’ about ya and thought I’d give

you a shout.” “How’s the weather there?” “Fantastic! The grapes are lovin’ it!” (He actually lives in an old

winery now!) “How’s your woman?” “She’s fine. Just a little tired every now and then.” “I wouldn’t blame her, livin’ with you.” “Whatcha say?” “I SAID SHE’S PROBABLY TIRED OF YOUR SORRY ASS

BEIN’ THERE!!!” (I’m not surprised he’s starting to have hearing issues.)

“LOL! You’re probably right about that.” “So, what made ya think to call me?” “Well, actually me and Marie were talking earlier, and I re-

membered that you were always asking me about my war experi-ences for that book you were gonna write.”

“And?” “And something happened during the war that I never got

around to mentioning to you.....something I thought ya might wanna hear.”

“Tell me about it.” And he went on with his story, which went something like this.......

It was mid-June,1944 and the whole world was at war. While

our then friendly ally, Russia, kept the Germans busy in Eastern Europe with our support of supplies and munitions, the United States, England, Australia, and China had to deal with the Japa-nese in the Pacific. At the same time, the nations of England, Poland, Canada, Greece, Belgium, the Free French, Czechoslo-vakia, the Netherlands, and the United States, combined their forces to attempt the largest beach landing in the history of man-kind on the Normandy coast of France a week or so before, on June 6th (forever after to be known as “D-Day”).

Over 160,000 allied troops, and over 195,000 additional allied naval personnel in more than 7000 naval craft, were involved. Additionally, over 11,500 aircraft took part in the invasion. Nothing like this had ever even been tried before! Added to that number of allied assault troops, were 24,000 airborne paratroopers from the various nations who had been dropped into France behind enemy lines by the allied air forces prior to that day.

Now, just a few days after the allies broke free from their land-ing zones, a skinny little guy on a motorcycle, Corporal Donald “Pappy” Shelton (who was already a combat-veteran of the North African, Sicilian, and Italian campaigns), found himself tearing through the French countryside on a Knucklehead Harley, NOT rushing off on a mission as he usually was, relaying messages back and forth between field commanders, but simply ripping up the dirt roads on his way to a temporary posting with a different company.

It was a refreshingly cool and beautiful late afternoon as the sun shot between the lush, green over-hanging foliage shading the picturesque country lane. He’d much rather have been home in the States cruising, instead of here where people shoot at you day after day. But he would have still been enjoying the ride, if he didn’t have to concentrate on the road as the Knuckle roared beneath him. Looking out for chuck-holes in the roads was an everyday thing back home in the 1940’s. But here, he had to watch out for bomb craters, wrecked vehicles, and dead bod-ies...the result of everything from dive bombing and strafing fighter-planes, to land-mines, hand-grenades, and tanks. On top of all that, German snipers took random pot-shots at anyone who walked or rode into their sites. This part of the country had seen many small skirmishes for the past few days. Then, with those short conflicts concluded, the allied advance would move on to another village, another farmer’s field, or another crossroad.... on its way to Germany.

Rounding a sharp bend in the dusty road, he almost flew over a twenty foot cliff into a ravine, but instead he laid the bike down. After picking it up, checking it out, and setting it right, he decided to take a short cigarette-break and sip some water from his can-teen before he proceeded on his way. So, he threw down the kick-stand, turned, and wearily sat down side-ways on the seat as he lit one up, then returned the pack of smokes to his breast pocket.

No sooner had he done this, then he heard a sudden, “ ’Ello! .....’ow about one of those for me, mate?” Startled, Pappy quickly turned his head and shoulders to see a solitary, bedrag-gled and bandaged British paratrooper casually leaning against a nearby tree.

It was SO sudden and unexpected, and being somewhat off balance, Pappy tumbled to the ground with a, “YO!!” as he fum-bled for his side-arm. Then, when he realized he was safe and scrambled to his feet, he yelled as an accusation, “WHY THE F&%K ARE YOU HERE?!” to the strange foreigner.

“Oh, king and country and all that bloody rot I suppose.” The Brit wearily replied.

“I mean, are you alone?! Where’s the rest of your unit?!” “Dunno. Got separated. Got a smoke Yank?” Pappy paused,

then he dug his pack of Camels back out of his field jacket as he walked over and offered it to the British soldier. The exhausted man withdrew one, lit it from Pappy’s cigarette, took a long, slow drag, then sighed, “Oh yessss” as he exhaled. Then he closed his


eyes blissfully as he slid down the trunk of the tree to sit. “Are you hit?” “Just worn out mate. Been walking for hours and hours. I

seem to have lost a little chunk of my upper cheek, but nothing I can’t live with I do believe. I’m sure it looks worse than it is.”

“Here, let me see it...” then after silently offering him water, and handing it to him, Pappy peered under the crude bandage the man had slapped on the side of his face before helping him to remove his helmet and get comfortable beneath the tree. While the man twisted open and took a sip from Pap’s canteen, Pappy fetched his first-aid kit from the Knuckle.

He learned that the man’s name was Reginald...Reggie for short. He was formerly a ballroom dancing instructor from London, and had been wandering around the countryside alone since yes-terday afternoon when a German column separated him from the rest of his squad while Reggie was relieving himself inside a barn. His squad disappeared to who-knows-where, leaving Reggie on the wrong side of more than fifty Germans who were halted at the deserted farmhouse taking a break. So he climbed up into the loft and waited. When they finally left, Reggie climbed back down and found himself alone.

This morning, while wandering about and searching for a friendly face, he exchanged fire with a three-man German patrol, and got hit by a chunk of rock from a ricocheted bullet before he got away. Though the wound really wasn’t too bad, it seemed to bleed an awful lot. But Pappy soon had it stopped, cleaned-out, and dressed properly. He figured the wound would definitely leave a distinct scar, but that piece of stone would have taken out Reggie’s eye if it was any closer.

He then asked if Reggie would like to ride with him. But the man refused, saying that he’d be better off, and safer, finding his own forces on foot. Pappy then decided to open and light a can of Sterno to make some hot coffee from his ration kit.

For the next hour or so, these two brave young warriors from different countries rested and talked. They became close enough in that short time to briefly share their stories, and they spoke of life in general. They spoke of their points of view on everything that young men, particularly young men who are hovering so close to death, feel is really worthwhile to talk about. In other words...women.

They also spoke of the music that could be heard in the pubs of London, and in the malt-shops of Pittsburgh. And of the latest dances. Of the cars they owned and the cars they wanted to own. Of baseball and rugby. Of films they liked and films they hated. Of absolutely anything and everything except......the war.

Then as the summer’s evening sun began to set, and Pappy knew he should be moving on, he asked Reggie one last time if he

would be alright as he climbed on his bike and kicked it over. “Oh blimey mate! I’ll be as fine as fine can be. A little walk

down the lane, and I’ll be hearing Sgt. Peabody bellowing orders at me. You just take care of YOUR self, would you?”

And with that, Pappy rode away, back to the war, and back to his own separate reality.

After a moment of silence I spoke up, “That’s it? Was that the last you saw of him??”

“Yes it was. But my point is; in that brief time, I got to really know another human being, and to know him well. I learned his innermost fears...his desires...his longings...his goals. I got to know him SO well in fact, that if I were to run into him again ten years later, it would have been like we were old friends who had known each other forever. Of course that didn’t happen because, like I said, I never saw him again. But I’ve remembered and thought of Reggie often for the past sixty years.

Then he continued: “To further my point, how many people do we ALL miss out on knowing simply because we’re NOT thrown together in a war in France? Or we’re not stranded with them in an elevator in Chicago? How many really good people do we pass by every day, but NEVER get to know simply because we’re not forced into making the effort to at least simply say that first hello?”

We spoke for a few more minutes. Then, Pappy abruptly told me that he had to get off the phone because his dinner was ready. And, after promises of more and many future phone calls, we both hung up...him thinking of dinner with his woman, and me thinking of real friendships, some that might have been, and some that are now gone.

By coincidence as I write this, a very good friend of mine re-cently passed. At his funeral yesterday while the rent-a-preacher spoke, I thought of Pappy’s conversation with me, of how fleeting life is, and of the people whose friendships we truly value, yet we never even let them know we do. I thank God that MY friend made a point of telling me that the last time we talked...just a few days before he left us. And I know I’ll always remember his saying that, because it was the very last time I’ll ever hear his voice again.

As I sat there at his funeral, not even really paying attention to the preacher, I made a vow to myself that I’m going to make an effort to let people know just how much I’ve appreciated knowing them whenever possible. Because like him, it might be the last time I get the chance. So, thanks Buffalo. The same to you.....my friend.

And I’m also going to start saying “ ‘Ello!” to a lot of people I don’t even know YET. Who knows where that might lead?

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REGION ZERO

Region Director: Tim ’TJ’ Johnson, 330-360-7752 Region Zero Meetings: Contact your County Coordinators for time and location. Columbiana: Sam Sacconi 330-227-9900 meetings on 4th Sunday of Month, 2:00 pm. Mahoning: Ron Blanton 330-272-2265 Portage: Mickey Meehan 330-562-4905 Stark: Lance Brunie, 216-798-2640, 3rd Sunday, 3:00 pm. Trumbull: Ron Blanton 330-272-2265 - Check County News for meeting location. Summit County: Paul Stokes 330-644-4572

Website: http://regionzero.abate.com

Region Zero Columbiana County Stark County Summit County Trumbull/Mahoning Counties

First off (and realize that I’m writing this part in April), a great friend of mine and probably of many of you, Buffalo (Bill Emrich) passed last night (Wednesday 4/3/13) at the Cleveland Clinic after suffering lung cancer these past months. He was a charter member of the NATIONAL ABATE organization before Ohio even had its own in the mid-70’s when dues were only $3.00 a year (he kept his card and that was on it). Those of you who know his woman Bobbi (Robin, who rode her own bike when most women didn’t), might want to offer her your support, kind words, and sympathy. This wonderful couple has shared over 30 years of loving, riding, and truly living. Whenever these two asked me if I wanted to go for a ride with them, I never knew if it would be to Millcreek Park in Youngstown, or to Kansas! I know I’ll fondly remember, and miss, Buffalo for the rest of my life. And I’m honored to have been his friend.

Okay, moving on..... The April 20th meeting at the Dash Inn in Youngstown drew in about 40 people. Our guest speakers were Senator Joe Schiavoni, who represents the 33rd District, and Brenda Williams of the Western and Southern Financial Group. Joe spoke of various issues pertaining to his counties of Mahoning and Columbiana. He then answered questions which were all very well-asked and valid. On closing, he pledged his support of all of our issues, and commended our Regional and County Legislative Director, Lion Man (who couldn’t be there), for his continually contacting Senator Joe’s offices on behalf of ABATE locally, and in our state capitol. In other words, he applauded Lion for always keeping him abreast of what’s happening and what we need from him. Our other speaker, Brenda, spoke of what her company has to offer, and gave away free tickets for a raffle at the meeting for some REALLY cool prizes.

Please note: “Trum/Mah” counties will put on poker runs on June 15th (the “Not Just Another Damned Run”), and Oct. 13th (the “Zip It Up Run”).

In other local news: The Brothers’ Regime Motorcycle Club (BRMC) will put on their annual weekend long “Chicken Roast” on July 13th. And one of my two favorite bars, the Sail Inn, will put on their “Charity Run” on August 3rd that I ALWAYS go on. The other one, the Alumni Inn (owned by ABATE members), will be doing a

few events, including a poker run or two, and probably a cook-out and/or hog roast, but I'm sure THEY don't even know when just yet (as I write this). On June 22nd my hometown of Newton Falls has a day-long antique and custom car show, then on the next day (June 23rd), it has a day-long bike event called “Motorcycle Madness”, and I usually man an ABATE booth for that, and also one for “Harley in the Park” put on by HOG in the center of Warren on Sept. 14th. For both of these events (which are free of course), they close off their downtown areas and let bikes take over for the day and evening with music, beer sales, vendors, rodeos, bike shows etc. For the dates and contact phone numbers of just about every event and run in this area for the entire season, go to our website at http://Regionzero.abate.com/ and click on the Mahoning Valley Events Calendar. NOTE: As usual there will be NO MEETING IN JUNE due to the busy schedule.

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REGION ONE

Region Director: Steven Diekmann 740-632-2950 Region One Meetings: Region Meetings 2nd Friday every month, 7pm @ Manfred’s Lounge, Steubenville, OHIO. Dep. Director: Paul Rayl - 740-737-1314 Belmont County: Bob Nagy - 740-310-2116 Harrison County: John Evans - 307-679-6242 Jefferson County: Larry Dobbins Sr. 740-346-6212 Monroe County: Andy Kosar - 740-632-7144 Website: www.region1.abate.com

Region 1

REGION TWO

Region Director - Russell Brooks - 740-674-6094 Deputy Director - Smoke James - 740-819-0645 Region 2 meetings will be held at Capt’n Morgan’s, 5815 East Pike, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 740-872-9860 at 2:00 p.m., always on the first Sunday, except Sept. is the 2nd Sunday. Coshocton County: Toby McCoy - 740-297-0632 Guernsey County: Pat Foraker 740-679-2494 Knox County: Adam Trembley - 740-221-8878 Licking County: Eric Bolyard - 740-252-6890 Muskingum County: Terry Billy 740-872-3686 Please contact your County Coordinator for more information and directions. Website: http://region2.abate.com


REGION THREE Region Director: Mark Davis 419-235-7581 For Region 3 meetings, please contact your County Coordinator or your Region Director, Mark Davis for all information. Allen County: Dana Frost 419-229-0928 Logan County: Jack Linet 937-585-4155 Paulding County: Daniel Bustos 419-399-5291 Putnam County: Lynda Schnipke 419-453-3834 Van Wert County: Andy Riley 419-303-3229 Region Website: http://region3.abate.com

REGION FOUR Region Director: Ruby Worchuck, [email protected] 419-256-2560 ~ 419-966-9131 Region 4 meetings are held the Second Sunday of every month. Board meetings are at 1:30pm and General Membership meetings are at 2:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Meetings are held between the four county areas. Please contact your County Coordinator for more info. Defiance County, Jami Young, 419-438-7060 Fulton County, Art “Rabbi” Miller Jr. 419-335-1185 Henry County, OPEN Williams County, Allen Fairchild, 314 N High Street, Hicksville, OH 43526. 419-789-6382. [email protected]

Website: http://region4.abate.com

Region 4

REGION FIVE Region Director: Haskel Combs - 937-382-7192 Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren Counties - Tim Kaelin, 513-561-4745 - First Sunday of the month @ The Train Stop Inn, 7837 Old 3C Highway, Maineville, OHIO 45039-8712. Phone: 513-683-0207 Clinton County Meeting – Haskel Combs - 937-382-7192 Second Sunday of month @ DeLuca’s Dugout, Wilmington, 1:00 pm.


Region 5

Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren and Counties

Clinton County Hey Gang, What's up?

It's April 24th as I'm writing this and we just got back from the County Commissioners office in Wilmington. Denny Wichert, Dwight Meeker, Bear, Theresa Shoemaker, Steve and Kara Gasaway, Commissioners Mike Curry and Kerry Steed and myself were there and got a picture of the crew with Clinton County's Proclamation for May as Motorcycle Awareness Month. The Mayor of Wilmington, Randy Riley, called after I got home and I meet with him at 10am on the 25th of April to get Wilmington's Proclamation and Randy Wallace also had gotten a bunch of Proclamations around the County. But May 4th's not far off as I'm writing this and I hope a lot of us made it and had a safe journey.

I want to thank everyone who helped out at our Martin Meister Memorial Poker Run and Remembrance Party. Martin's sister Jeanie sent a money donation for a 4th place poker run hand and donated some other things for the event all the way from New York. I also want to thank the American Rebels for a kick ass show! I'd also like to thank my fellow Journeymen M.C. Chapter for helping out and everyone who brought food. A special thanks to the 33 riders who showed up on a not so good day.

Thanks to Chief's Lake, Ron's Place, Pike Street Bar and Grill and Hangovers. We did all right considering there was another Fund Raiser in the area for a girl who lost her life and left two children behind from a drowning accident. Rest in Peace Casey Pitzer and our thoughts go out to the family.

Ok guys our 22nd Annual Car and Bike Show is June 15th. We need to start getting trophy donations. I think a first and second place set is around $35.00. Please help get some sponsors and we need 9 sets for bike classes and 13 sets for cars and trucks classes. Please help people if you get sponsors please contact Theresa, Randy, Charlie, Pam or myself. It would be greatly appreciated.

Other than that I guess I'll see everyone at June Jam. I got my damn fingers crossed nothin happens.

Thanks guys and gals and please get involved.

Later Guys and Gals, Haskel (Mole) Combs Jr. Region 5 Director Clinton County Coordinator NCOM Director Region 4 Pres. Journeymen M.C. Inc., Wilmington Chapter

REGION SIX

Region Director: Bill Jenks - 937-999-7558 Deputy Director: Mo Griffin Champaign, Clark & Greene Counties: Lawrence S. Taylor, 937-626-6958, Meetings: Last Saturday of the month @ 4:00pm @ AMVETS Post 444 located at 428 Black Ln, Fairborn, Ohio 45324. Darke County, OPEN Miami County: Mike Wendel, 937-564-5005 - Meetings: Last Saturday @ 10:00am, Heck Yeahs in Piqua Montgomery County: OPEN Preble County, OPEN

Website: www.region6.abate.com

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REGION SEVEN

Region Director: Brian Jordan 419-307-3506 Email: [email protected] Region meeting 3rd Sunday monthly, 2:00pm, Stone St. Tavern, 121 So. Stone Street, Fremont, OHIO 43420, 419-334-2337 Erie County: Dan Reilly, 419-217-1920 Huron County: OPEN, Contact Brian Jordan 419-307-3506 Lucas County: OPEN, Contact Mike Stock, 419-654-5446 Sandusky County: Phillip Ditslear, 419-307-9562 Seneca County: Mike King, 419-619-7721 Ottawa County: Ray ‘Spider’ Stintsman, 419-656-1922 Wood County: Bob ‘Crash’ Parker, 419-686-5885


Region 7

ATTENTION: June meeting on the 16th (Father’s Day) will be at SAUCY SQUEAK’S, 295 Vine St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883 From Fremont: 53 south to Tiffin, Right on 6th Ave., 5th intersection down. (Formerly known as “Smitty’s”.) This is an effort to stir up some Seneca County members. The July meeting will be in Port Clinton and the August meeting will be in Huron. Well hey; for once the weather cooperated for both Sandusky County’s “Back in the Saddle” run and our state level awareness run and rally at the capitol building. Thanks to everyone for gathering the proclamations in your local community namely Dan Reilly, Larry Morgan, Jim Sprague, Gary Rife, Bethellen Greve, Ray Stintsman, Mike Stock, Bob Parker, Ed Schetter, and Mike King. Asking for a proclamation stating May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month” is one of the easiest way to get familiar with your local government. You will find they are people just like you and it is an easy way to get involved and get things done. We as ABATE of Ohio only make 1% of the total biker population in Ohio yet we are successful at preserving the best aspects of motorcycling that we enjoy especially freedom to choose. All the others (99%) ride on our coat tails. Tell those riders how important it is to maintain an ABATE membership and that it does matter especially when it comes to government. We make a difference and it shouldn't be taken for granted. If each of us signed up 2 new members we could increase to 3%. Seems small but for ABATE as a whole it would make things run much more significantly in all areas. When you can volunteer, please do so. Every little bit counts, so get with me. By the reading of this issue, Ohio Bike Week is probably over being a week earlier this year but…….. Don’t forget June Jam in Logan the weekend of the 21st. Check the flier in this edition or online. Bring friends, bring your comforts, be among the ABATE family. It’s a nice private camping area and YES, you can find shade! Other than that, check your ride and ride safe.

THANK YOU FOR BEING A MEMBER!

Your director, Brian Jordan

REGION EIGHT

Region Director: Tim Cordray 740-269-1213 Email: [email protected] Deputy Director: Rusty Pierce 330-340-8882

Carroll County: Mike McGinness 330-407-3183 Stark County: Mark Miller, 330-417-0238 Tuscarawas County: Dave Antonelli, 330-343-5374 Board Meetings at noon, Region meeting at 1:00 pm Website: www.region8.abate.com

Region 8

Good Riding Season Region 8, Just a quick rundown of things to do in and around the area in

June:

May 31 thru June 9, Ohio Bike week is happenin' in Sandusky

Our Region meeting is the 2nd at the Silver Cricket in Clinton

Sat. June 15, Region Zero Trumbull/Mahoning counties have 'Not Just Another Damn Run' going on

Fathers Day is the 16th

The 21st thru 23rd is June Jam, our State fundraiser/party

And we wrap the month up on the 29th with our Adopt a Highway picnic with a rain date of the 30th.

Need any info on any of these call me and I'll try to point you in the right direction.

On the June Jam subject, we had a pretty good showing from Region 8 last year attend so let's try and get more to go this year. Speaking of Region 8 out and about, 15 of us made the trek over to Holmesville for Region 16's 'Out of Hibernation Run' and had a blast.

I don't have our Bike Night schedule yet if you're looking for product and can't make the meetings. But if you are looking for yard signs DJ's Cycles at 6310 Columbia Rd. NW Dover has been selling them for us, thanks Dale.

One last note Our July meeting is the 7th at the Amsterdam VFW. Stay safe. Gotta Keep a Runnin', Tim


Michele Ray-4 yrs Richard Lanham-12&13 yrs. Cyndi Lanham-12&13 yrs.

Crystal Young-7 yrs Tim Williams-4 yrs. Jo Williams-4 yrs

REGION NINE

Region Director: Kolman Fuzy, 614-332-0198 [email protected] Deputy Director: Harley Stock, 419-654-5448 Delaware: Harley Stock, 419-654-5448 Franklin County: Tim Horetski, 740-927-0176 Email: [email protected] -

Franklin County meeting will be held at: Heritage Lounge, 2087 State Route 256 Ste T, Reynoldsburg, (614) 860-1185, on the first Sunday of the month, at noon.

Pickaway and Madison Co’s: Jeff Bowersock, 614-306-2570 Combined meetings are now combined with Franklin County listed in their county report or Kolman’s article. Madison County: Open, contact Kolman Fuzy (info above) Pike, Ross & Scioto Counties: OPEN contact Kolman Fuzy (info above)

Region 9 Hello, Region Nine:

When I wrote last month's article, I was remiss in not mentioning the passing of long-time ABATE member, Jeff Kuhn, from Madison County. Jeff was Legislative Coordinator, and an ardent supporter of motorcycle rights. He will be sorely missed. Next year, there will be a memorial poker run in his honor. On May 4th, ABATE held it's annual Motorcycle Awareness Rally. The good weather we ordered materialized, and we had an excellent turn-out. I would like to thanks all ABATE members who attended, and especially those non ABATE members who came out to support motorcycle awareness. A rough estimate was in the 350-400 bike range. I would also like to thank all the Region 9 members who helped me procure proclamations for May as "Motorcycle Awareness Month in Ohio". Now we just need to carry over the spirit of the day into actual practice on the roadways, so we can all ride a little safer. The After Rally Rally was held at Farrow's, and was a good time. A special thank you to Doug and Mindy for all their efforts to put on a fun event. Now we (read me) need to step up our game for next year. I would also like to thank Kenny, The Patch Guy for his generous donation to ABATE from his earnings at the After Rally Rally. Please support Kenny if you see him at motorcycle events this summer!! The next day after the Awareness Rally, Franklin County started to meet at the summer meeting location-The Ten Mile Inn. The Ten Mile was very accommodating, putting out food, and donating items for door prize drawings. They will also donate a percentage of money made at the meetings and any events we run through the Ten Mile, back to ABATE. VERY GENEROUS!! Please support the Mile when you are out riding this season-they are good people. June Jam is coming right around the corner, and as usual, we need volunteers to help put it on. Region 9 needs to fill these work

slots:1 person on the gate, Friday from 4PM-8PM; 1 person security, Friday from 8AM-12 NOON; 1 person security Friday from 8PM-12MIDNIGHT; 1 person security from 12MIDNIGHT-4AM; 2 persons security Saturday 8AM-12NOON; 1 person security Saturday from 12NOON-4PM; 1 person security Saturday from 12MIDNIGHT-4AM; 1 person security Sunday from 4AM-8AM; 2 persons Sunday from 8AM-12NOON. On the Products Trailer, we need 1 person Friday 3PM-5PM, 1 person Friday 9PM-11PM, 1 person Friday from 11PM-1AM, and on Saturday 1 person from 10PM-12MIDNIGHT. Region 9 is also responsible for the special draw Saturday. If you can fill any of these work slots, please contact me at my contact info at the end of this article, or the State Office. Thank you in advance. This info will also be posted on the Region website. ABATE will be at many of the motorcycle events this summer, including AMA Vintage Days, Wauseon and Wetzel, and various smaller events as well. We always need help manning these events, so please, if you are attending any of these events, please give thought to volunteering a little of your time. There is information in the OutSpokin', or contact the State Office, or a Regional or County officer. The Meeting of The Minds is hurtling toward us at breakneck speed. Robin Pickens is doing an outstanding job as chair person of this event, and things are moving right along. As the host State, ABATE members can attend the conference for free by volunteering a spot. If you want to attend the banquet on Saturday night, it will only cost you $40. Info in OutSpokin', or go to a local meeting. Events coming up in the Region include the Franklin County Night Poker Run in August and the Pickaway County Anniversary Run in September. At the May meeting-Renewals: Richard and Cyndi Lanham, Jay Beck and Earl Orend. New member: Robert Asriesti (Robert, if I miss-spelled your name, I apologize, but that's what I could read on my meeting paperwork). Year pins: Thank you for your support of ABATE and for fighting for your motorcycle rights! I would also like to point out that Region 9 is a generous supporter of the Buy A Day Program, which helps fund the State Office. Thank you. Well, that's about it for right now-see you out on the roads Ride Hard, Ride Smart, Ride Free Kolman [email protected]/ 614-332-0198


REGION TEN

Region Director: Call State Office 800-25-BIKER or email [email protected] Region 10 Website: http://region10.abate.com Hocking, Fairfield, Perry, Vinton, Morgan & Noble Counties

REGION ELEVEN Contact: Call State Office 800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644 Lawrence, Athens, Meigs, Gallia, Jackson, & Washington Counties - All Open Website: http://region11.abate.com/

REGION TWELVE

Contact Tim “TJ” Johnson, 330-360-7752 Ashtabula County Cuyahoga County Geauga County Lake County Website: www.region12.abate.com NEXT MEETING: Call TJ above or Jim Elgin @ State office with ?’s.

REGION FOURTEEN Region Director: Steve Lindsay, 740-360-0471 Dep. Director: OPEN Call your Region Director for R14 meeting times and locations.

Crawford County - Matt Gardner 419-971-6767 Hancock County - OPEN Hardin County - OPEN Marion County - Darryl Thacker 740-225-5251 Morrow County - Frankie Walters 419-571-5182 Wyandot County - Peter Barnes, 419-722-9941 Website: http://region14.abate.com

Region 14 June 2nd meeting will be held at Regulators 2827 Marion-Marysville Rd. (Rt 4) Marion, OH

REGION SIXTEEN

Region Director, Michael McLaughlin 330-336-7464 Meetings: Wayne County -- Region 16 / Wayne County --April 10, Wednesday, 7:00pm - East of Chicago Pizza, 801 W. Old Lincoln Way, Wooster, Ohio 44691. We will be discussing the Out of Hibernation run, and more 'other' stuff. Ashland County: Rick McClure, 419-869-7025 Holmes County: Garrison “Cowboy” Whitman, 330-567-3127 Lorain County: Open Medina County: Garret Robison, 330-278-2714 Richland County: Dawn Berkshire, 419-571-7882 Wayne County: Milan Sigler, 330-201-2458 Website: http://region16.abate.com

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Men’s 3XL Jacket, Nex Gen Black w/reflective trim, never worn. Rain/Thermal/Kevlar. Asking $100. John, R8 area: 330-904-9845

FOR SALE: 0612 ‘97 Heritage Springer - Original mi. 23,500, newer S&S Engine approx. 300 mi on newer motor; newer starter & bat-

tery w/tender. True exhaust. Removable sissybar. Call Fische @ 513-236-6222

FOR SALE: NEW PRICE! 0712 2003 Anniversary HD Dyna Low Rider, gun metal blue, Stage 1 Screaming Eagle upgrade, removable windshield w/bags, chrome passing lamps, forward controls, touring seat and many more. 26,515 mi. $8,000. Mike @740-501-6699 R2 area.

WANTED: 1112 Looking for a Penny Press. If anyone knows someone who may want to sell one, please call Robin @ 614-539-1576.

FOR SALE: 0113

1999 Suzuki, Savage, LS650PX, 650cc, Full Windshield, Suzuki Saddle Bags. 8,562 mi. $1,562. [email protected], 740-862-2339.

FOR SALE: 0113 2010 Sportster XL1200C Black, Vance & Hines Chrome twin/3” mufflers, custom

hand grips and mirrors, Sportster en-graved Derby & Timer covers. Very good tires, runs great. 5,075 mi. One owner $7,000. Ralph 614-378-4300 R9 area.

FOR SALE: 0313

2009 Rims for FLHX. Jeff @ 330-340-0104 R8 area

FOR SALE: 0313 Mark Patrick HD Collectible Sculptures, $100 - $700, approximately 30 available, Region Zero Area. Call George 330-626-9343 or 330-554-2053

WANTED: 0513

1971 FX Super Glide seat or plastic seat pan to fit a boat tail fender. Any condition considered. Call or text Joe 330-204-2999

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1998 Dyna Wide Glide HD Custom, one owner, quick release windshield, FLH front end, w/driving lights, floor boards, 24K miles. Photos upon request. $7,000. Rick @ 937-218-0107. R5 area.

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ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501 (c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. As a sustaining supporter, your contribution is deductible as a business expense for advertising, but is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

Journeymen M.C. - Haskel Combs Jr.

Chuck & Eiko Calvert

Marion Area Harley Riders

Trojans MC

Iron Horsemen MC

Outlaws MC, Dayton, Ohio

Confederation of Clubs

In Memory: Barb “Penny” (Elgin) Carpenter

Crystal Lakes Moose Riders, Hrd 2464

ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Region 9

Earl “Shooter” Smith, Region 9

KMRO-Ky. Motorcycle Riders Org.

Amer. Legion Riders, Post 49, Wilm.1210

V-Twin Cruisers MC, Painesville, OH

Barbarians Motorcycle Club, North 0910

Eagle Riders Grp Westside FOE 3986 0213

Cuyahoga Falls Moose Riders, #918 0411

ITI-International TechneGroup Inc. 0711

ABATE of Ohio Foundation 0711

Joe & Robin Pickens 1212

Down Bikers Fund Inc., Zanesville 0112

FOE Eagle Riders #2197 0512

Circleville Moose Riders #2490 0612

Thank You for Supporting Us in Supporting Your Rights!


ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the image and promoting the safe operating practices of Ohio motorcyclists. Membership in ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is open to all persons 18 and older, having an interest in preserving personal freedoms and sharing our goals.

Ownership of a motorcycle is not a requirement.

ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. As an advertiser, your contribution is deductible as a business expense for advertising, but is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

Business Information: Business Name: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________ City, State & Zip: ________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ______________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Advertising Level: _____________________________ Amount Enclosed: ________________ (check/credit) CK# ____________ Pay by Credit Card Info: Check one - MC ______ VISA ______ Name on Card: (exactly) ______________________________ 16 digit card #: ________________________________________ Expiration Date: ____________________ 3 digit code _______ Signature: ____________________________________________

Payment must be received with your application to publish your ad in the next available issue.

Return completed form with payment to: ABATE of Ohio, Inc., PO Box 1658, Hilliard, OH 43026 or Email to [email protected]. Questions: call 614-319-3644 or 800-25-BIKER.**

**Send artwork in .jpg, .tif, .png (preferred), .bmp or .pdf format. Use high resolution when possible to reduce the possibility of distortion when we size your artwork. Send to: [email protected].

We reserve the right to return for revision any artwork that we deem to be inappropriate, discriminatory or obscene.

All Long Term Advertisers receive as a thank-you for their support of ABATE of Ohio, Inc. and our mission:

12 issues (1year) subscription to our monthly newsletter “Outspokin’”

1 advertising space in each issue of “Outspokin” - Advertising levels are noted below.

1 advertising space on the www.abate.com website

1 supporter certificate suitable for display at your business Business advertisers are encouraged to offer ABATE members dis-counts for those who present their valid ABATE membership cards

Long Term Business Advertising Information Short Term Business Advertising Information

Check the months in which you desire your ad to be published:

___Jan ___ Feb ___ Mar ___ Apr ___ May ___ Jun ___ Jul ___ Aug ___ Sep ___ Oct ___ Nov ___ Dec

Businesses may choose to advertise in the Outspokin’, for a limited number of months of the calendar year, up to 11 months. If you wish to advertise for 12 consecutive issues, please use the Long Term Form

above. This form is also available on our website, www.abate.com/outspokin on page 36.

03/2012

ABATE Advertising Form ABATE of Ohio, Inc.

P.O. Box 1658 Hilliard, Ohio 43026

www.abate.com 1-800-25-BIKER 1-614-319-3644

Levels of Advertising: Long Term : (per year) Short Term : (per issue)

Street Level: business card ad in grayscale (3”x 2” area) $200 $20.00

Cruiser Level: 1/4 page ad in grayscale (3-3/4” x 4-1/2” area) $450 $45.00

Touring Level: 1/2 page ad in grayscale (7-1/2” x 9” area) $850 $85.00

Custom Level: full page ad in grayscale (7-1/2” x 9” area) $1,400 $140.00

Custom Color Level: full page ad in color (7-1/2” x 9” area) $2,800 $280.00


RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS Budapest Inn 3780 Mahoning Austintown 330-792-7346 Crazy Fox Saloon 112 W Mansfield Bucyrus 419-562-1256 Froehlich's Classic Corner 501 Washington St. Steubenville 740-283-9901 The Horseshoe Bar 152 Washington Sq Bucyrus 419-562-6615 Wet Spot Bar 109 N Water Caledonia 419-845-3000 Hooters Beechmont Cincinnati 513-943-0021 Hooters Springdale Cincinnati 513-671-2772 Stumble-In-Saloon 201 Linden Cincinnati 513-242-6500 White Front Café 244 Smithfield Dillonvale 740-769-2656 Melissa’s Pub & Grub 5440 Intrastate Dr. Fairborn 937-754-1778 Downtowner’s Lounge 235 S Main Findlay 419-424-5800 Oak Grove Tavern 8340 Alkire Galloway 614-878-9704 Laidback Bar & Grill 2704 N 2nd Hangingrock 740-532-4001 Blue Room Restaurant & Bar 129 S Main Kirby 419-273-2125 Country Kitchen Restaurant 3150 State Route 350 Lebanon 513-932-7680 Beer Barrel Pizza 1840 S Dixie Hwy Lima 419-229-6211 Aponte’s Pizzeria & Family 753 Reading Mason 513-336-7400

Restaurant Mason Pub 753 Reading Ste B Mason 513-339-1005 Drifters Bar & Grill 1008 Duncan SW Massillon 330-832-8920 Ride to Freedom Bar & Grill 1318 Erie Massillon 330-832-0248 Pat Dees Tavern 9254 Old Route 8 Northfield 330-467-8879 Romito’s Pizza & Restaurant 10418 Northfield Northfield 330-467-7581 Jim Bo’s Bar & Diner 23356 State Route 56 S Bloomngvle 740-332-6550 Chubby’s Pizza 120 N Main S Lebanon 513-494-1900 Brierwood Tavern 80 Old State Route 7 Steubenville 740-284-1945 Manfred’s Rest. & Banquet 4152 Sunset Blvd. Steubenville 740-264-2710 The Ohio Bar 17 E Auglaize Wapakoneta 419-738-6593 Mugs & Jugs Drafthouse 1309 Old State Route 35 Wshngtn Ct Hs 740-335-5963 Horney’s Barbeque 2432 State Route 753 SE Wshngtn Ct Hs 740-335-4012 MOTORCYCLES & AUTOMOBILES TLC Racing (**) 3276 S Main Akron 330-644-0709 Tombstone Cycles 1337 W Ohio Pike Amelia 513-797-1550 M.C. Chop Shop 2679 State Route 222 Bethel 513-734-7168 Xtreme Honda 198 Penn Brilliant 740-598-9100 Toyz Cycle Center 141 Melcher Bucyrus 419-563-9748 Home of Chrome 798 E Findlay Carey 419-396-9811 Beechmont Motorsports 646 Mt Morish Cincinnati 513-752-0088 Bikers Depot 967 Ohio Pike Cincinnati 513-947-0520 Cinn City Choppers (**) 7709 Blue Ash Cincinnati 513-791-2520 Goodyear Auto Service Center 317 E 9th Cincinnati 513-241-5700 J & J Cycles 2020 Langdon Farm Cincinnati 513-351-5959 Price Hill Repair Service 4535 W 8th Cincinnati 513-921-8380 Secret Engineering M/C Parts secretengineering.com Cincinnati 513-284-1706 Western Hills Honda/Yamaha 3110 Harrison Cincinnati 513-662-7759 Coop’s Auto Glass 4221 Wagner Clayton 937-832-2667 Santa’s Cycle Supply 3819 W 140th Cleveland 216-671-RIDE American Motor Works 113 S Miami Cleves 513-941-4770 Galloway’s Auto Trim 4441 State Route 128 Cleves 513-353-3282 M & M Cycle & Machine 44393 Columbiana-Waterford Columbiana 330-482-9455

Pioneer Quick Lube 1166 S Clinton Defiance 419-782-2213 American Custom Motorcycle 136 S Main De Graff 937-585-6886 Tri-State Custom Cycles 2562 State Route 152 Dillonvale 740-733-7809 OD’s Cycle Shop 140 S River Franklin 513-743-1880 A & H Auto Salvage 13100 Broadway Garfield Hts 216-587-4942 Krol Cycle 10121 Broadway Garfield Hts 216-271-3677 RT 51 Custom Cycle 23095 Woodville Genoa 419-855-2255 American Twin 1214 S State Girard 330-545-0707 Hogpath Custom Cycle 5572 Hogpath Greenville 937-547-9151 Motorcycle Parts & Service 4100 Venture Groveport 614-836-5859 Hillsboro Motorcycle Works 402 N West Hillsboro 937-840-0464 Muffler Brothers 5210 Brandt Pike Huber Hts 937-233-2440 Southern Ohio V-Twin 7460 Princeton Liberty Twp 513-777-9974 Allen Nott Honda/Kawasaki 3619 Elida Lima 419-331-2333 Plus Cycles 43315 State Route 154 Lisbon 216-424-0505 Ramey’s Motorcycle Parts 15284 Old McArthur Logan 740-385-9038 Carlton Harley-Davidson 11771 State Route 44 Mantua 800-633-6997 Wildcat Custom Cycle 4102 County Road P McClure 419-748-8162 Lakota Motorsports 6581 Cincinnati Dayton Middletown 513-779-5588 Ned’s Cycle Works 6507 Trenton Franklin Middletown 513-422-4605 Hill’s Performance 5150 State Route 15 Ney 419-658-2658 Overkill Motorworks 8750 Sprucevale Rogers 330-227-2161 All American Wheels 4085 Herner Co Line Southington 330-898-5559 Soles Motor Sports 104 N Defiance Stryker 419-682-1108 Muffler Brothers 307 E Main Trotwood 937-837-6005 Fayette County Choppers 249 E Court Wshngtn Ct Hs 740-335-7433 Thunder Hollow Cycles 100 Bentonville West Union 937-549-4477 Indian Motorcycle Weston 20660 US Route 6 Weston 419-669-4709 Cumberland Trail 3484 Old Wheeling Zanesville 740-450-3970

Bike & Trike CLOTHES, ACCESSORIES & TATTOOS Dee’s Country Bridal Shop 69871 Sunset Heights Bridgeport 614-635-4177 Tattoo Designs by Dana 4167 Hamilton Cincinnati 513-681-8871 Estelle’s Leather Stop 60 N Harrison Enon 937-864-7254 Red Wing Shoe Store 6455 Chambersburg Huber Hts 937-236-1405 Jim’s Leather Shop 914 Bellefontaine Lima 419-224-7527 Kustom Ken’s Tattoos 1610 State Route 28 Loveland 513-575-3355 Bobbie’s Leather 601 N Union Monroe 513-893-2615 Larry’s Leather 601 N Union Monroe 513-218-4749 Hudson Leather 14700 State Route 15 Pioneer 419-485-8532 Brentwood Leather 215 E Forrest S Lebanon 513-229-0205 Artic Wolf Apparel (##) 217 S Pioneer Ste B Springboro 937-602-3568 Cycle Leather Outlet 9156 State Route 14 Streetsboro 800-827-5562 Yukon Jack’s Cycle Leather 9015 State Route 14 Streetsboro 330-626-9057 Briar Patch Leather 2118 Tremainsville Toledo 419-472-5504 Leather & Jeans 1641 N Reynolds Toledo 419-536-6367 Professional Touch Tattoo 7059 US Route 127 Van Wert 419-238-4157 BF Leathers 7763 W State Route 73 Aisle 7 Wilmington 937-313-2776 Gailz Tattooz Studio 115 Glen Yellow Springs 937-767-7144

Continued . . .

ABATE OF OHIO, INC.

MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNT Program

Member-to-Member Discount Program is provided as a service to our membership from members who are business owners. Please support your fellow members/business owners when possible as they support us in our endeavors.

If you are a member that has a business not listed in our directory, please notify the state office to have your information added here. This is a free service to you for being an ABATE Member. You must agree to offer a 10 percent discount to ABATE Members

showing a valid membership card. Your business has the option to determine what merchandise or service is discounted.

For more information on the Member-to-Member Program contact the State Office: 800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644.

ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. As a supporter or a sustaining supporter, your contribution is deductible as a business expense for advertising, but is not tax deductible as a charitable contribution.


Member-to-Member Discount Program Continued: MISCELLANEOUS Wilson Painting & Contracting 812 Kennebac Akron 330-733-4464 Shadoworks 13 W Main Amelia 513-753-8266 Austintown Kwik Kopy 5015 Mahoning Austintown 330-797-0099

Printing Two Good Hands 299 Haskell Batavia 513-752-8809 Bobmik Sign 217 E Patterson Bellefontaine 937-593-5407 Encompassing Mechanical 750 County Road 57 E Bellefontaine 513-593-9699 Wilson Furniture 227 N Lincoln Bridgeport 877-857-4634 Taylor Feeds (none) Bryan 419-799-9436 Kelly Awards 216 N Lynn Apt A Bryan 419-636-9127 Emerald Forest Pottery 14286 Road 224 Cecil 419-399-2757 Centerville Gravely Mowers 25 W Alex Bell Centerville 937-433-2166 BL Customs 3903 Harrison Cincinnati 513-661-6494 Dave’s Detail & Design 488 Pedrotti Cincinnati 513-921-WASH Signs of Distinction 20866 River Circleville 740-477-9886 Newton & Son Roofing & 412 Nauvoo Clarksville 800-210-3201

Siding South End Printing 3558 E 80th Cleveland 216-341-0669 South Shore Mechanical 3873 W 31st Cleveland 800-551-1719 Cols Rehab & Renovation 611 Erickson Avenue Columbus 614-783-6414 The Computer Helper 2009 Zetler Center Columbus 614-279-2605 Worthington Locksmith 6108 Huntley Columbus 614-885-5625 MotorcycleLemonLaw.com 2299 SR 725 Dayton 937-432-9500 The Shop 1446 Linden Dayton 937-281-1888 Keystone Printing Co. 648 St. Clair Ave. E. Liverpool 330-385-9519 Wizard Works Mobile DJ 8576 Renaa Galloway 614-853-3241

Service Kustom Emporium 1451 Highway 28 Goshen 513-722-0888 Hilliard Hometown Motors 5380 Franklin Hilliard 614-777-9003 Wordsmiths Printing 402 E Main Kent 330-677-9673 Bartnikki Service Center 43201 Mt Hope Lafferty 740-968-3413 Fine Art Transformation 1860 S State Route 42 Lebanon 513-932-5877 Sarg’s Lanes 764 Columbus Lebanon 513-932-6896 Stine Funeral Home 801 Monroe Lebanon 513-932-1239 Smith Welding Service 2180 State Route 56 SW London (none) Cinci Coleman Campers 826 Reading Mason 800-735-0386

A Little Bit of This & 139 E Main McComb 866-878-0181 A Little Bit of That

Sunshine Photography 4339 Pennswood Middletown 513-425-6828 Absolute Audio & Video 214 Cash Milford 513-200-0701

Production (##) (DJ service) Dirt Sports Warehouse 6076 Branch Hill- Milford 513-575-5400

Guinea Pike Quality Care Automotive 6076 Branch Hill- Milford 513-575-9300

Guinea Pike Rhino Linings East 150 Olympic Milford 513-722-1625 Just 4 Fun 1369 Algonquin Ste B Monroe 513-228-0014 M. Singleton MC Transport 5273 State Route 22 & 3 Morrow 513-899-3488 Victory Lakes Campgrounds 113 S Wheeler Mt Victory 937-354-3153 Beckner’s House of Rides 150 E Dublin- New Albany 614-989-3117

Granville Bldg 3 Steve Bailey Parts & Repair 9400 Craw Camp New Paris 937-456-9355 Massages by Maggie 870 Oakwood Painesville 440-655-3927 Levi’s Customs 7218 Roberts Pleasant Plain 513-625-3632 Paradise Hills Golf Course 301 Country Club Rayland 740-859-5028 Lowery Industries 10975 Houdeshell St Louisville 740-745-5045 Sherwin Williams 121 Hollywood S Steubenville 740-264-5555 Cleveland Mortgage Service 11221 Pearl Strongsville 800-886-4901 The Gas Man 12570 Prospect Strongsville 440-878-1988 Hill Billy (none) Willowick 440-759-3728 Holiday Inn Express 155 Holiday Wilmington 937-382-5858 Royal Z Lanes 2667 State Route 22 & 3 Wilmington 937-382-3891 Jack Shattuck’s Wrecker 1251 W Main Wilmington 937-382-3136

Service Tumbleson Wrecker 2983 State Route 73 S Wilmington 937-382-3708 Atomic Tattoo 245 Canton Wintersville 740-266-8282 MP Creations 97 S Meridian Youngstown 330-270-5831 VISIT KENTUCKY Foreign Motorcycle Service 5460 Sherman-Mt Zion Dry Ridge 859-428-9600 The Print Shop 2528 Avon Fort Mitchell 859-344-3039 Asylum Tattoo Studio 171 E 42nd Latonia 859-802-1355

(**) Parts Only (##) By Appointment Only

THE CHUCK BOYK CHALLENGE INFO Congratulations to The Chuck Boyk

Challenge Winners! The challenge commenced on November 14, 2012 and concluded on February 14, 2013 at 11:59 PM. The Charles Boyk Law Office would like to announce that the following three charities have officially won The Chuck Boyk Challenge. Coming in first place and winning a total of $3,000 was Life Connection of Ohio, followed by FOCUS in second place winning $1,500, and in third place was Padua Center taking home $500.The Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC would like to thank all those who participated in The Chuck Boyk Challenge as well as those who work day in and day out for these charities. Your work in our community is not going unnoticed.


ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) is a "Not for Profit" organization. Dues, donations, event funds and ABATE products are NOT tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

Section 7: Qualifications for the State

Secretary:

The minimum qualifications for the State Secretary: A.) Ability to record, maintain, organize and distribute proper meeting minutes and other records. B.) Ability to maintain, organize and archive the

ABATE Corporate Notebook. C.) Computer literacy and reliable access to the

internet.

Section 15: Qualifications for the State Newsletter Director:

The minimum qualifications for the State Newsletter Director are:

A.) Ability to organize, edit and format the State Newsletter in a well thought out manner.

B.) Ability to oversee the publication and distribution of the State Newsletter in a timely manner.

C.) Ability to develop and maintain a list of advertisers. D.) Ability to record, maintain, organize and distribute

accurate advertising records. E.) Proven abilities in writing, graphics and other

editorial skills. F.) Computer literacy and reliable access to the

internet. Editors Note: I am willing to train and assist anyone who steps

forward. If you have any questions about this position, please call me, Diane @ 937.477.5193.


DATE REG FIRST LAST DEDICATION

1/9 Wilmington Iron & Metal In Memory of Robert V. Connor, "Butch"

1/10 William Stewart In Memory of Robert V. Connor, "Butch"

1/11 John & Thelma Robinette In Memory of Robert V. Connor, "Butch"

1/11 Evelyn Rogers Kathy Ellis In Memory of Robert V. Connor, "Butch"

1/15 9

1/17 ABATE Foundation Happy New Year!

2/14 9 We Love ABATE!

2/17 ABATE Foundation ~Bike Raffle Tickets now available~

3/12 to 3/14 9 3 Days !!! Memory of Brian Lucas, Burgess Marlin & Jeff "Kuhndog" Kuhn

3/17 ABATE Foundation Spring is around the corner

3/18 to 3/22 1 5 Days !!!!!

3/25 to 3/29 1 5 MORE Days !!!!!

4/17 ABATE Foundation Get your Raffle Tickets!

5/17 ABATE Foundation Motorcycle Awareness Rally!

6/17 ABATE Foundation June Jam ~ Please Attend!

6/19 9

6/26 9

7/17 ABATE Foundation Have a safe 4th of July!

8/17 ABATE Foundation Motorcycle Giveaway

9/17 ABATE Foundation Thanks to everyone who sold tickets

10/17 ABATE Foundation Enjoy your Fall Rides

11/17 ABATE Foundation Be Thankful for everything!

12/17 ABATE Foundation Merry Christmas

Change Service Requested

of Ohio, Inc. Newsletter Office

P.O. Box 1658 Hilliard, Ohio 43026

Presorted Standard U.S. Postage

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PLEASE: Print Clearly DATE: ____-____-____ __ Single Member Dues $25/year __ Couple Member Dues $40/year NAME ___________________________________ First time member? __ yes / __ no Date of Birth ____-____-____ (mm-dd-yy) Registered Voter? __ yes / __ no Motorcycle Endorsed? __ yes / __ no Optional: Bike Brand ________________________________ Occupation ________________________________ Other Skills/Contacts ________________________ NAME ___________________________________ First time member? __ yes / __ no Date of Birth ____-____-____ (mm-dd-yy) Registered Voter? __ yes / __ no Motorcycle Endorsed? __ yes / __ no Optional: Bike Brand ________________________________ Occupation ________________________________ Other Skills/Contacts ________________________

ADDRESS ________________________ Apt ____ City ___________________ State ___ Zip _______ Select an ABATE County in Ohio ______________ TELEPHONE (_____) _____-_______ (important) E-MAIL __________________________________

Make checks or money orders payable to: ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Mail this whole page to: P.O. Box 1658 Hilliard, Ohio 43026

Taken by __________________________________

ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) Not-for-Profit organization. Dues and donations are NOT tax

deductible as a charitable contribution.

1-800-25-BIKER www.abate.com

Donations (tax deductible -separate check required): ABATE of Ohio Foundation $ ________

Donations (not tax deductible): ABATE of Ohio, Inc. $ ________ Motorcycle Riders Foundation $ ________

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