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STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS .................................. 5

STATE MEETING MINUTES .....................................6-9

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MEMBERSHIP INFO....................................................22

AUGUST STATE MTG FLYER...................................23

CHAPTER INFO ......................................................24-25

AVON PARK ............................................................26-28

LEADERSHIP SEMINAR ............................................ 29

CHAPTER EVENTS.................................................30-31

ADVERTISERS ........................................................32-33

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION ................................... 35

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PRESIDENT'S REPORTFirst I’d like to thank Interstate Chapter for hosting the June meeting and providing us with the wonderful meal. They went way above and beyond the call of duty for this meeting. I hope everyone took time to thank them.

Yesterday we got the word the Governor vetoed our safety money. I was speaking with some of our senate supporters as to what actions that I thought we should consider and wanted their opinion. After discuss-ing it they asked me to wait for a couple of days to check on some things before I sent anything out to the membership as to what I thought we should do. In the meantime I get an email about a face book post from one of our members. I have tried to warn everyone about sticking a needle in the eye of the legislature but it seems we always have someone who is a legend in their own mind and knows what’s best for Abate of Florida, Inc... The biggest problem in this world is you can’t fix stupid whether it’s on our side or Tallahas-see’s. There are people who are professional cause promoters and unfortunately we have our share. They are self righteous and believe everyone should dance to their tune because they know what is best for every-one for cause after cause they support. How this is going to affect our cause after Tallahassee reads this I have no clue but that’s ok because we will fight for the “CAUSE” not to hear ourselves speak or to make us feel important. As was stated at the state meeting out stiffer penalties bill died when the house left early and it was in messages. Many bills died and there are some upset lawmakers because their bills died also.

Texas was discussed and I explained to the delegation what I had been asked by them to do. Instead of accepting their council the same person demanded to know who said what. We always ask other states to stay out of our business but now it seems we are not to listen to another state when they ask us to do the same thing. Two statements have been put out by NCOM and my understanding is the Clubs are putting out another. If you feel you have to make a comment personally that is certainly your right but keep Abate of Florida, Inc. out of it. Speak for yourself as this organization has no comment until the people involved ask us to do so. It’s been over a month and no one knows who did what, all we know for sure there are nine dead over and eighteen wounded. Over one hundred seventy three were arrested. For the people who think I don’t care I had friends locked up in there and didn’t have the one hundred thousand it would have took to get them out.

Our event for October 2-4 is in high gear and I want to thank all of you who showed up Sunday morning to help us lay it out. There is still much to do and we will need everyone’s help to pull this off. More will be discussed at the President’s meeting next month and we will work the logistics out between now and then.

We will see you at the meetings in July until then “Ride Safe and Free”.

Doc


STATE OFFICEABATE of Florida, Inc.PO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(386) 943-9610 (Fax Same)[email protected]

PRESIDENTJames “ Doc” ReichenbachPO Box 712Silver Springs, FL 34489(352) 625-6353(352) 625-6353 (Fax)[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTDennis "Mudder" RudoiPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(407) 925-4307 (407) 699-9748 (Fax)[email protected]

SECRETARYShelly JohnstonPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(904) 405-4700Fax: (386) [email protected]

TREASURERPatti NasrallahPO Box 16309Temple Terrace, FL 33687-6309(813) 695-9203Fax: (813) [email protected]

SGT. AT ARMSTJ PainterPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(352) 303-8299Fax: (386) [email protected]

PR/COMMUNICATIONSSarabeth KohlPO Box 2520DeLand, 32721-2520(904) 591-4100(386) 943-9610 (fax)[email protected]

MEMBERSHIPGrace LordPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(904) 504-6362(386) 943-9610 (Fax)[email protected]

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LEGISLATIVE Darrin “Scribe” BrooksPO Box 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(239) 398-7145(386) 943-9610 (Fax)[email protected]

PRODUCTSSteve “Caretaker” KneePO Box 4372Milton, FL 32572-4372(850) 529-4446(386) 943-9610 (Fax)[email protected]

DIRECTOR 0F SAFETY EDUCATIONJohn MassothPO BOX 2520DeLand, FL 32721-2520(904) 729-6960Fax:(386) 943-9610 [email protected]

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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Delegate Meeting Hosted by: Inerstate Chapter Saturday June 13, 2015CALLED TO ORDER AT: 2:30 pm by President James “Doc” Reichenbach followed by the pledge of allegiance and moment of silence. Present were: President James “Doc” Reichenbach II, Vice President Dennis “Rudder” Rudoi, Treasurer Patti Nasrallah, Secretary Shelly Johnston, Sargent at Arms T.J. Painter, Membership Grace Lord, PR/Communications SaraBeth Kohl, Masterlink Bob Alexander, MSAP John Massoth, Legislative Darrin “Scribe” Brooks, Products Steve Knee, Legal Larry Crow, Website Dan Henderson, State Office Elizabeth “Boots”Buchholz. Absent: Asst.Products Sherry Ward.

DELEGATE REPRESENTATIVES:Alachua-Jim Burrow Black Creek-Joe Turner, Kelly TurnerBrevard-Rik Venerable, Tracy Venerable Daytona Beach-Bobby Colella Duval- Dennis Brown, Ellisa Brown Estero River-Larry Peterson, Ward JacksonFirst Coast-Barry Sing Sr., Tamela Morris-Sing Forest-Bridgette Heyne-Pace, JudyAnn AntonioFreedom-Dan Reid, Earl Brannon Gator Alley-John Stevens, Jude StevensGulf Coast-E J Dufur, Tom Moulyet Hillsborough-Steve Nasrallah, Bos MunroeInerstate-Dale Moore, Brenda Moore Lake-Will Deaver, Vera DeaverLighthouse-Zeke Shoemaker, Robert Keller

Orange County- Merrell Hahn, Frenchie MorlandPalm Beach- Kenneth Gerecke, Deborah Wenger Peace River- Bill Bird, Bill NealPolk County- Mark Zinser, Dewey Cain Putnam County- Herlon Sasser, Pauline SasserSeminole County- Don Kirkendall, Sally Carroll Southeast-Bob Calabrese, Beverly SwaseySouthernmost- Sandy MacLaren, James Dean Keith Southwest-Victor Piorkowski, Shayne HarleyTreasure Coast-Stewart Dalton, Susan Hulce Vintage-Susan Hedrick, Ernie RaynorWest Coast- Mike Duffey, Wendy Waddell

PRESIDENT Doc Reichenbach: We need to look at the way we do toy runs and poker runs. We are all aware of the events that happened at the Brevard toy run. Our insurance company has asked us to approve settling. Doc refused, we did nothing wrong. The route was planned, there were so many police at that corner. We are being told that we are responsible for the guy on bike, the guy who lent him the bike and the police. Insurance said we have to do something different. We did not cause the accident and it was an accident. Doc does not want to settle, wants input from delegates. If driver didn’t have insurance and wasn’t wearing a helmet he was breaking law. He was only ticketed for careless driving. Question was asked to Larry what we are legally at fault for. The problem is at this point we are the only ones with insurance. The insurance co can settle within policy limits. If insurance co settles it essentially says we are at fault and we have no recourse. A claim like this may hurt us in the future for getting insurance. Don says we will have to demonstrate to insurance companies that we have made changes to runs to avoid such situations in the future. Brevard has already stopped toy run. Their attorney said we were negligent and didn’t protect bystanders on sidewalk. Doc is worried about poker runs stopping at bars. Question was asked if we could have waiver about drinking, Larry said it wouldn’t stand up. Marie asked is the state attorney office was contacted to see if more charges are to be filed. The investigation is still ongoing. Question was asked exactly what we should be taking back to chapters. We don’t have time to take back to chapters as Doc has meeting with them next month. Delegates need to make decision if we settle or fight it. Either way insurance company will do what they want. Insurance company has renewed our policy for another year. Larry (Estero River) made motion not to settle, 2nd by Rick (Brevard). Motion was carried to not settle. Settlement cannot place blame on ABATE. If they do settle ABATE will look into doing press release. The waiver we have each participant sign before an event does not apply to spectators. Doc had meeting with new director for Florida of AIL about the $4000 ADD. Doc listened to what AIL has to offer, said it was pretty good insurance that would cover your whole family for very reasonable rates. He asked Doc if he could come to each chapter and speak to the members. If so, he will call the chapter Presidents to set up time to meet with chapter. If you send in yellow card to the company they will call you for an appointment. Anybody who does come uninvited call Doc and he will call Bill and have it handled. Bill is the one that got this ADD program started for us. Yellow card


does have to be filled out in order for beneficiary to get benefit. He will contact each chapter President through info in Masterlink on the web.VICE PRESIDENT Dennis “Mudder” Rudoi: Met with representatives from SkyMed, regarding the SkyMed “Takes you Home” program. If you are on a trip out of the country and you are in a wreck they cover the cost of airlift, will fly you, your bike, your spouse home. They will give $500 discount to Abate members. They will set up website for ABATE members but for now the information can be found at http://www.skymed.com/Krajicek.SECRETARY Shelly Johnston: No corrections to minutes from April State meeting. Orange County motioned to accept minutes, Gator Alley 2nd. Motion carried to accept the Secretary report.TREASURER Patti Nasrallah: Financial report is in packets. Wells Fargo accounts change as of July 1. All grandfathered accounts are being changed. Chapters could be hit with $14 month service charges if you are not proactive. Give information in the packet to your chapter President and treasurer. Go to bank before July 1 and sit down and talk about options, see if something fits for your chapter. Call her if you cannot find an account option so she can contact bank and see what she can do.. Patti has gone to a few other banks, almost no large bank or credit union is offering commercial checking for free. There is a fundraiser through AmazonSmile. ABATE of Florida Safety and Education, Inc. is one of their recognized charities. They will donate 0.5% of each purchase to us. See information sheet in packet. There is a blank piece of paper in packet. At the April state meeting delegates were instructed to go back to their chapters to see what they would accept as suggestions for annual, life and business membership. Chapter names to be put on paper, write down the answers to these questions. The financial committee will compile them and report back to the delegates. Alachua motion to accept Treasurer’s report, Interstate 2nd, motion carried to accept the Treasurer report.SARGENT-AT-ARMS TJ Painter: Need all the help we can get for security, made call out for watch commanders for Avon Park event. 352-303-8299 (must be trained by ABATE as watch commander). Brevard chapter has crowd control people schooled by Brevard County fire department, asked if we could use them, Doc answered yes. We will also have own our security and hired 3 safety officers through the city.STATE OFFICE Ms. Boots: Southeast chapter asked why flyer has beer garden when chapters were told they cannot advertise alcohol, that flyers must say adult beverages available. Difference is State had to pay $350 for permit for liquor. The officer update list goes to state office as soon as elections are over, then the Masterlink will be updated with new officer information. Insurance will be covered under leadership seminars. She will be going around to chapters who did not get the tickets at the April meeting. Must sign their own name on the print and sign waivers, cannot sign for spouse. Secretaries’ minutes: some chapters are good, some minutes haven’t been sent in a long time. She will be sending out emails for missing minutes. Chapters cannot sell MSAP products. If they want to make donation that’s fine, but can’t charge for it. Can’t put in raffle, can to as door prize to anyone showing up. Found out a store that was selling our bumper stickers, confronted them, they threw away. State is running low on MSAP supplies, if you don’t send in paperwork you have fat chance of getting supplies. Go back to chapters about this. Doc said all Presidents are responsible that paperwork gets out.MEMBERSHIP Grace Lord: The chapter with the most new members for March was Estero River, April was Southeast. Highest % of growth for March was Estero River, April was Treasure Coast. Life cards were given to Alachua, Black Creek, Freedom, Lake County, Lighthouse, Polk, Southeast, Seminole, Southernmost, Southwest, Vintage, West Coast.MASTERLINK Bob Alexander: Deadline for submission is today. Brought some Masterlink copies, take only what you need. We have not raised the rates for advertising yet, will look into and also see if it can be determined how many people actually read it online.PR/COMMUNICATIONS SaraBeth Kohl: Echoed the plea for people to sign up to help work the event at Avon Park, there will still be plenty of help needed in all areas. Hope to see all the chapters send representative s to the all the seminars; not just those new to a position because it never hurts any of us to be reminded of things from time to time. Sent out invites on Facebook to the posted event on Avon Park. She is using “Boost My Event” for Facebook posts about Avon Park. After checking chapter websites she saw one chapter out of 10 had posting for the event. Told chapters to get the flyer on websites and out to communities. She will send updated flyer to all chapter presidents.WEBMASTER Dan “Slo Mo” Henderson: Will be at leadership seminars to help chapter webmaster. They need to know pw and user id and anything special you want to put up. Has templates, software, graphics programs he can share. He will help with websites also can mirror the Palm Beach website which is easy to use, can help set up.SAFETY DIRECTOR Vacant: John Massoth: Will have safety booth at Avon Park. Would like help from anyone with instructor patch, safety directors or anyone wanting to earn patch. Presentations will be done for people wanting to earn


patch.PRODUCTS Steve Knee: Chapter products have been picked up. There are a couple bells left, he will reorder more.LEGISLATIVE Darrin “Scribe” Brooks: Recap of the 2015 Session- things moved very well. Vulnerable Road Users bill moved very well, passed all the committees, passed thru house and senate. House passed the house version morning of 5/28 and then quit for the session 3 hours later. All bills in middle died. All-American Flag Act, traffic enforcement quotas, and concealed carry during evacuation in declared state of emergency all passed. Waco-has heard from members of ABATE and people who don’t ride what ABATE’s opinion is. We have no comment at this time. Because ABATE of FL., Inc. is quiet on this doesn’t mean we are weak, ignorant or accepting of it. ABATE exists in a different world than it was born in. More is dealt with behind the scenes, phone calls, conversations. Politics is all about getting re-elected, if we go quietly more things get done. Long and winding road a bill takes is in packets. 2015 special session is all about the budget. Thanked all who emailed and called representatives, it really did help. Talk to your reps about the VRU bill this summer. LOBBYIST Doc Reichenbach: As soon as the house quit they were sued by Democrat senators and senate won but the judge said he wouldn’t order them back because only 3 days left in session. Senate would not take up the house stuff and they left also. Budget is now about 90% agreed upon. Decided they would not hear anyone before the house. Got call saying members of house were going to call him and ask why we should get $ after what happened in Waco. We don’t know what happened in Waco so no comment. Texas AIM attorney and COC rep sent statement to Doc to sign as chairman of NCOM. He gets calls daily, they have asked for us to stay out of their business. Many are still being held who have made bond but are waiting for ankle bracelets which they had to order. This is a matter of basic human rights, treat those who were injured. NCOM has made statement for everyone. Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness is guaranteed and they are not getting those rights. Doc asked for $300,000 knowing it would be whittled down. Senators Evers and Latvala made agreement with house rep that ABATE would get $150,000 for safety money. Does have to pass Pres of Senate and Speaker of House. He will talk to chief of staff for transportation. Then it will go to governor, if he doesn’t cross it off we should get it. We will get 2 years of safety products. Get yard signs, small magnets (3000)), large magnets, sun screens for back window. Cloth bags go good. Bracelets/bands, lip balm, pens, crayons, coloring books, first aid kits, registration and insurance card holder, black and yellow keychains. Would also like to do a new video but last one cost $40,000. Nothing spoke on helmet law. Motorcycle gang bill had a whisper, may pick up speed next year. No guarantee now because of Waco. Won’t know until October when session begins again. Question was asked by Forest chapter if chapters could have communication from ABATE BOD when such events happen. Asked Doc who in Texas (COC, attorneys) asked us to not get involved. Mudder: the worst thing ABATE could do is put out misinformation. Until it all comes out in an investigation we would do them an injustice. This needs to be addressed nationally once the facts are out, not just ABATE of Fl. Until then we will honor their requests and we will not compromise the situation. You could send letter to Waco representatives as individual, not as ABATE. We are the only MRO in the state capital. GPS gas tax-proposed tracking device to tax drivers on mileage driven.-Tracy from Brevard asked if we could get more info for August meeting.LEGAL Larry Crow: No reportNCOM: Waco was discussed above. Doc attended the National meeting in Denver, said it was one of the best he’s attended.MRF & AMA: MRF asked Doc to speak to committee to approve amendment to strike the provision that would have allowed the lobby ban to be overturned. The amendment was approved, so now NHTSA can’t lobby state legislators. Florida led the way. AMA has blurb about petition on ethanol in gas. It hurts our bikes, period. AVON PARK: October 2-4, 2015 Brevard, Vintage, Treasure Coast doing beer garden… Gator Alley will do liquor bar. We are trying to get a beer trailer, beer and liquor will be located in same area. Need to determine when last call should be, thinking midnight. Check noise ordinance… if it is 9 then maybe run band 5-8. Will ask city what the time curfew is, if we need variance he would have to go back to city council. We had contract for campground (lawn mower track) signed by city mayor and Doc. Doc offered $100 a day for 5 days (Nasgrass only pays $1 a year). Abate workers would camp free, others pay nominal fee to cover the $500. Then he was told that Nasgrass was also on contract but Maria (city secretary) said we were good to go. Nasgrass sent list back to city council. #1 on list was who was going to do lawn maintenance. Also wanted us to pay electric and water, so they would not sign contract. Doc will go back down to city council meeting next Monday. Attorney for city sent letter to Larry saying we expect you to deal with Nasgrass or you will not occupy the area for campground. We will have a campground despite not


having the lawn mower track. Anyone who wants to walk thru Avon Park be in lobby at 9 am tomorrow. So far the list Doc has for specific areas is: campground – Lake, bike games-Polk, kids games-Alachua, Putnam, security- TJ and Frenchie and need all chapters to help, trash pickup- have a couple people, need a few others, will have golf carts to use. We have a copy of the schematic. The street will be shut down to traffic between the blue lines. We have the gazebo for bands, beer garden, products, AIM booth, safety booth will be in grassy malls as well as the vendors. The roll-off will be behind the museum where we will dump the trash. Lamas coming with 400 members and families. Close to 20,000 attended Sebring event last year. One bar in town wants to hold their own event, Doc has already talked to city about this.. Patti will scan the schematic and email to chapter presidents. Doc needs a committee to work on Avon Park, Mudder will be the chairman. Let him know after this meeting if you want to be on it. We need every chapter to help. ATF will be there checking on us be make sure that we don’t sell to minors. BIKE WEEK: March 4-13, 2016. March 6-15, 2015. 6000 drawing tickets have been printed, started distributing to chapters at state meeting 4/19. Drawing will be at State Office Saturday March 12, 2016 at noon.TALLAHASSEE 2/20-2/22, 2016: Boots has applied for, will be in 3nd week in February. Have to take vote on having run in 2016. Reminded delegates everyone who votes yes needs to come next year! Vote was taken on having the run to Tallahassee in 2016. Chapters voted 36 yes, 8 no so run will take place. Southwest made motion to move state meeting to Sunday the 3rd week of Feb, Gator Alley 2nd, motion approved.OLD BUSINESS: Change in by-laws regarding chapters missing 2 consecutive (unexcused) state meetings to pay $100 to reapply for their charter (vote by chapters required) vote: 35 yes, 3 opposed. The required 2/3 vote was met, change is approved. Doc said if a chapter misses every other meeting he will exercise his authority to pull their voting right. Raising yearly or Lifetime membership rates was covered under Treasurer. Host chapters for 2016 state meetings will be: February will be hosted by State since the run on the capital was voted yes by the delegates. April: Brevard, June: Inerstate, August: Forest, October: Hillsborough, December: Gator Alley. Vote by chapters have run on capital Tallahassee 2016 see Tallahassee above. NEW BUSINESS: None at this time.GOOD OF THE ORDER: Bike fest December 6 Brevard admission is toyMonguls June 20 Edgewater North Florida COC benefit for trademark defense fundGOC meeting 2:00 pm tomorrowVintage: Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser June 26 3-11Palm Beach 6/27 freedom rights rallyLake County: read flyer for August state meeting in Leesburg: July 7 reservation deadlinePolk: VP involved in terrible accidentBlack Creek: 4th of July Fort McCoy KOA reservations let them know you are with abate for discountForest: August state meeting do chapters want to donate shirts to put in quilt?Spaghetti dinner next week in Marathon (Keys)Thanks to Inerstate for the awesome lunch!Drawing, silent auction, 50/50 won by Monica M. who donated part back to state, Thank you!

Meeting adjourned 5:50

Respectfully submitted by Shelly Johnston 6/18/2015


BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of the Corporation shall be ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. The Corporation shall have a perpetual existence. A) The meaning of ABATE shall be either or:

a) A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactmentsb) American Bikers Aiming Toward Education

ARTICLE II – PURPOSE

The purpose of this Corporation shall be:A) Promote motorcycle safety through education. B) Elimination of unfair motorcycle-related legislation.C) Protection of personal rights of all motorcyclists. D) Improve the image of motorcyclists to the general public. E) To provide for a Lobbyist to represent ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., and to work with Legislators in

the interest and protection of all motorcyclist rights on the State and National levels.

ARTICLE III – BUSINESS OFFICE

A) P.O. Box 2520, DeLand, FL., 32721-2520B) Telephone: (386)943-9610 FAX: (386)943-9610C) May only be changed by amending the Articles of Corporation.

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP

A) Qualifications for Membership and their manner of admission shall be that they are 18 years of age or older.

B) Active members shall be anyone registered and listed on the current Membership rolls of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

C) Honorary members shall be such other individuals as the Corporation may elect to so honor.D) Members of the local chapters of ABATE shall also be Members of the Corporation upon receipt

of their Name, Address, Zip Code, and Expiration date along with ten dollars ($10.00) from their Chapters.

E) Dues shall normally be twenty dollars ($20.00) for Annual Membership and one hundredfifty dollars ($150.00) for Life Membership. 1) Chapters will submit ten dollars ($10.00) for Annual Membership and one hundred ($100.00)

for Life Membership to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.2) Future dues are subject to change by a resolution of two-thirds 2/3 vote of the State

Delegation. 3) Annual dues are payable on the anniversary of the Member’s admission to the Corporation. 4) Membership shall be non-assessable and no-assignable, but shall be transferable

among chapters within the state.5) Chapters having a State Board of Directors approved Membership drive, for a specific period


of time, may collect a reduced fee, not to be less than the amount normally due to the State Treasury for membership.

F) Multiple Chapter Memberships are allowed in ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. 1) The member who holds multiple chapter memberships can only vote and

hold office in his or her home chapter. a) By default the chapter having the earliest join date will be considered

the member’s home chapter. A member may submit a written request to either his or her home chapter or the State Membership trustee to change his home chapter designation. The request will go into effect 30 days from the date of the request.

G) A member of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. who does not belong to a recognized Chapter shall be known as an At Large Member.1) Dues for At Large Membership shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) for annual or one

hundred fifty ($150.00) for Life Membership, payable directly to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

2) At Large Members will receive a State newsletter.3) An At Large Member, wishing the floor at a State meeting, shall petition the State Secretary

in writing, no less than two weeks prior to the State Board of Directors meeting.H) The State Delegation shall direct the issuance of Membership cards.

1) Each card shall state the period for which it is valid. 2) The form, size, and contents of the Membership card in all other respects shall be fixed from

time to time by the State Delegation and ordered through the State Board of Directors. 3) The name and address of each Member and the date of expiration of their membership will be

entered on the records of the Corporation. 4) If any card shall become lost, mutilated, or destroyed, a new card may be issued on such

terms and conditions as the State Delegation shall determine.I) The Membership of any Member of the Corporation shall automatically terminate upon:

1) The Member’s written resignation delivered to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.2) Non-payment of annual dues. Member will lose seniority after 30 days delinquency.

J) A Member of the Corporation may be suspended by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the Delegation. Suspension must be for good cause and requires the Member to be sent notice of their pending suspension by registered mail and be given an opportunity to be heard before the State Delegation. They must be found not to comply with the rules and regulation of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., or to have committed an act prejudicial to the purposes or welfare of the Corporation.

K) Members of other ABATE, or other Motorcycle Rights Organizations, from states other than Florida, are eligible to become Members of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., at no charge, for the remainder of their Annual home organizations Membership. 1) They must show proof of Florida residency. 2) They must show proof of existing Annual out-of-state Motorcycle Rights Organization

Membership.

ARTICLE V – STATE OFFICERS

A) The affairs of the Corporation are to be managed by the Officers of the Corporation who shall be elected bi-annually (even year) by the State Delegation.

B) The Executive Officers of the Corporation shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Trustees of the Corporation shall be the Sergeant-at-arms, Membership, Public Relations, Products, Legislative, Newsletter, and Legal Advisor. The Executive Officers and Trustees


of the Corporation shall be collectively known as the State Board of Directors. C) The term of office for the State Board of Directors shall be for two (2) years, with no maximum

number of consecutive terms in office. Elections shall be held at the June State meeting. State Board of Directors must be a Member in good standing to obtain and retain office.

D) THE DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE:1) To perform the duties of chairperson at all State/Board meetings. 2) To insure accomplishment of duties by other State Board Members in the time frame allotted. 3) Initiate such actions as are necessary to insure the orderly operation of the Corporation. 4) Act as spokesperson for the Corporation before all Business, Government, and Individual

Organizations and Agencies. 5) Ex-Officio Member of every committee. 6) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 7) Will appoint a pro-tem to fill a vacant position until next regular meeting when the State

Delegation can vote on a person to fill the vacant position. a) Exception: Treasurer to be replaced by vote of Delegation only.

E) THE DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL BE:1) To act as assistant to the President and to perform the duties thereof in the event the President

shall be incapable of performing those duties.2) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.3) Chairperson of all committees.

F) THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY SHALL BE:1) To act as recording Secretary at all State Board of Directors meetings, regular and special

Delegation meetings.2) To insure completion of all Corporate correspondence, reports and required forms. 3) To receive, record and file records of all activities and business transactions of ABATE OF

FLORIDA, INC. 4) To prepare and submit annual written reports, including a financial statement from the

Treasurer, to be submitted at the February meeting. 5) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 6) To prepare an agenda for each Board/State meetings.

G) THE DUTIES OF THE TREASURER SHALL BE:1) To receive, record and account for all Corporation’s funds in accordance with legal and

Corporation policies. 2) To dispense Corporation funds in accordance with the policies established by the State Board

of Directors and to maintain records of the same. a) Withdraws from the Corporation’s funds shall require two (2) signatures and the

approval of the State Board of Directors.b) The President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Sgt-at-arms shall be

authorized to sign checks. c) No two (2) persons in the same household may sign the same check. d) The bearer of the check may not be one of the counter signers.

3) The Treasurer shall be bonded and the State Books shall be maintained by an Accountant annually, or as the need arises for required financial reports. a) The Accountant cannot be a member of, or related to a member of the State Board of

Directors. b) The Accountant must be approved by the State Board of Directors.

4) Furnishes such financial records to the State Board of Directors as may be required in the


event of an investigation.5) Notifies the State Board of Directors if Corporation funds fall below a minimum operating

balance. 6) Accomplishes annual audit of financial records and Corporation bank account, and submits

financial statements to the Secretary at the February meeting. 7) Amounts over one hundred dollars ($100.00), must be voted on and approved by a majority

vote of the seated quorum of the State Board of Directors prior to expenditure. 8) Receives all Chapter Treasurers reports on a monthly basis. 9) Prepares the yearly State budget for presentation at the December State Board meeting.

a) A budget shall be set up by the State Treasurer to pay for expenses incurred in maintaining the State Board of Directors.

b) Treasurer will reimburse expenses upon receipt of signed and dated receipt with a statement of how the expenses were incurred.

10) Responsible for the completion of the yearly tax returns. 11) The State Treasurer’s office shall be audited at the conclusion of each fiscal year or when the

office changes hands, and the results provided to the State Delegates.12) Is required to maintain a current file of corporate financial records at the State Office. 13) Prepare a written report for the State Delegation at each State Meeting. 14) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.

H) THE DUTIES OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) Be in charge of all security arrangements for any and all State events.2) If usable to attend any scheduled event, shall notify the President at the earliest possible time. 3) Co-ordinate, maintain and secure all State security equipment. 4) Perform additional duties as directed by the President or State Board of Directors. 5) Co-ordinate with Chapter Sergeant-at-Arms. 6) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 7) Responsible for annual inventory report of all ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. property, to be

submitted to the State Secretary before the end of the fiscal year.I) THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE SHALL BE:

1) Work with the Treasurer, Secretary and individual chapters to maintain the membership records of the Corporation.

2) Co-ordinate with Chapter Membership Officers. a) Obtain and process membership cards for Chapters upon request. Responsible for

collection of printing and mailing costs from the Chapter.b) Responsible for collection of costs for returned mail.

3) Receive all membership applications and processes same in a timely manner. 4) Maintain all State records of same at the Business office. 5) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 6) Responsible for the co-ordination and recruitment of new chapters and arranging membership

drives. 7) Prepare labels for the mailing of the newsletter from the State membership records. 8) Prepare written report of membership for each State Meeting. 9) Responsible for issuance of At-Large membership cards. 10) Responsible for obtaining and issuing Life Member cards and products. 11) Responsible for the collection of membership dues from the Chapters.

J) THE DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) All copy is subject to State Board of Director approval prior to release.


2) Acquire and issue news releases to the media. 3) Develop a database of information defining the major media companies. 4) Develop and implement a system by which media releases are systematically issued to the

appropriate selected media.5) Work with Chapters to develop a means of achieving satisfactory local media coverage. 6) Provide reports on activities to State Delegates. 7) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.

K) THE DUTIES OF THE PRODUCTS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) Orders, inventories and distributes all State ABATE products. 2) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 3) Submits bi-monthly inventory reports to the State Board of Directors. 4) Submits a annual physical inventory with financial report at the December State meeting. 5) Furnish Chapters with current order forms bi-monthly.

L) THE DUTIES OF THE LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) To work in the Legislative/Government relations affairs. 2) To work in Motorcycle Safety/Awareness programs. 3) To work as liaison with other organizations, clubs, and groups, on State and National levels. 4) To get approval from State Board of Directors before a commitment is made on policies. 5) To encourage grass roots participation in the organization and to encourage members to vote

and participate politically.6) To work legislative bills as decided by the State Board of Directors.7) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis.

M) THE DUTIES OF THE NEWSLETTER TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) To be responsible for printing, publishing, and mailing a bi-monthly newsletter to all

members, and complimentary issues to interested parties. 2) To have extra newsletters printed for events, functions, and for promoting ABATE OF

FLORIDA, INC. 3) To handle billing of all advertisements, and receiving of fees for such and submit said fees to

ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.4) To select material for the newsletter so as to portray a positive image of ABATE OF

FLORIDA, INC. to the general public. 5) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 6) Will print all By-laws Amendments (proposed & approved). 7) Will print completely revised By-laws every other year (even numbered years).

N) THE DUTIES OF THE LEGAL TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) To act as the Registered Agent for the Corporation. 2) Advise the State Board of Directors on legal matters. 3) Remit expense report to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. on a monthly basis. 4) Be a present member of the Florida State Bar Association. 5) The legal trustee will not bill ABATE for hours or services as long as he sits on the State

B.O.D., unless otherwise authorized by the State B.O.D..O) THE DUTIES OF THE TRUSTEES SHALL BE:

Assist the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer with Corporation responsibilities as requested or required by the State Board of Directors.


ARTICLE VI – STATE ORGANIZATION

A) To act for the general membership in accordance with the majority opinion of the members as reflected by the vote of the State Delegates.

B) To investigate, report and make decisions on all matters having a direct bearing on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Corporation

C) To provide the resources necessary for the membership to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

D) Two thirds (2/3) presence of the Executive members of the State Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the conducting of Corporate business.

E) Will assist the Chapters with problems, programs and lobbying.F) Will be a distribution point for current information. G) Will encourage and assist in the organization of new chapters. H) Will be the base for all Chapters, with its primary function being to help improve the effectiveness of

ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. in obtaining its goals. I) Will promote Voter Registration and participation in Political Elections.

ARTICLE VII - STATE DELEGATION

A) There shall be a State Delegation comprised of two members of each Chapter. The delegates purpose shall be to represent the members of their Chapter in the formation of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. policy. The delegation shall be responsible for informing their Chapters of the actions and policies of the Corporation.

B) They shall be paid up members in good standing. C) A member of the State Delegation may be removed from the Delegation at any time if a recall vote of

their Chapter demands such removal. D) A Chapter which fails to send Delegates to two (2) consecutive State meetings shall be considered

inactive. A reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be assessed if the Chapter wishes to reactivate.

E) The voting members of the Corporation shall be the members of the State Board of Directors and recognized State Delegates.

F) Delegates shall receive no compensation for their services as Delegates, but may be allowed their actual and necessary expenses to attend State Delegation Meetings, as approved by their Chapters.

G) Multiple Chapter members can only be a Delegate for one Chapter.

ARTICLE VIII – LOCAL CHAPTERS

A) New Chapters will be submitted to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. upon presentation of at least ten (10) members and a twenty dollar ($20.00) Charter fee. Approval of the State Delegation is required.

B) A potential chapter wishing to be a chapter of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. will not choose a name for their chapter that has been used in the past by any former disbanded chapter since the incorporation of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

C) Will provide ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. with an up-to-date mailing address for the Chapter and emergency phone numbers.

D) Will provide ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. with up-to-date membership data (correct names, addresses with zip codes, and expiration dates) to be mailed by the 5th of each month. If a Chapter has no membership activity for the month a negative report must be submitted. If a Chapter is delinquent in


submitting the required reports:1) At the first State meeting where a Chapter is determined to be delinquent, the chapter shall lose

one (1) delegate vote for each month delinquent2) If the same Chapter is determined to be delinquent at the following State meeting they shall

have no delegate votes. At that time, the Chapter shall also lose its privileges of hosting ABATE events and buying ABATE products.

3) Delegate voting and Chapter privileges shall be reinstated when the State President receives notification from the State Membership Trustee that the delinquent Chapter is up-to-date.

4) If the delinquent Chapter fails to bring its reports up-to-date by the third (3) consecutive month, they shall fall under the rules for disbandment.

E) Upon receiving membership cards from the ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., the Chapters are responsible for filling in data and distribution of membership cards to members.

F) Will submit copies of all local event notices, newsletter, media releases, letters to legislators, and flyers to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

G) Chapters will be responsible for mailing financial reports to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. by the 5th of each month. If a Chapter is delinquent in submitting the required financial reports:1) If a report is determined to be late by the State Treasurer, notwithstanding that no tax is shown

to be due thereon, a penalty in the amount of $50.00 for each month or portion thereof, not to exceed $300 in the aggregate.

2) If the same chapter misses a second consecutive report the chapter will lose its privilege of hosting ABATE events and buying ABATE products.

3) If the delinquent Chapter fails to bring its report up-to-date by the third (3) consecutive month, they shall fall under the rules for disbandment.

4) All privileges will be reinstated when the State President is notified by the State Treasurer that all the delinquent chapters reports are up to date.

H) Chapter will be responsible for:1) Coordinating ABATE functions within their area. 2) Establishing programs that will promote and protect the interests of their members at the City

and County levels. 3) Obtaining, when feasible, a legislative advocate to work with the State Legislative Trustee.

I) Chapters will donate a minimum of 20% of all profits from any and all Chapter profits, excluding membership.

J) Will be considered disbanded for any of the following reasons:1) Less than 10 current, paid up members. 2) Failure to send delegates to three (3) consecutive meetings. 3) Failure to have formal communication for a period of six (6) months with the State Board of

Directors from Chapter Board of Directors. 4) Failure to submit or maintain up-to-date financial or membership reports for three (3) months.

K) When a Chapter is found to meet the grounds for disbandment, or requests disbandment in writing with signatures of at least three (3) Chapter Executive Board members:1) Their Treasury holdings, books, records, receipts and material goods will be picked up by State

Security. 2) All remaining current members will be notified by the State Membership Trustee of disbandment

actions and placed as At Large Members and given the opportunity to transfer to another chapter.

L) No chapter will furnish security for non-ABATE functions. M) When a chapter Board of Directors wishes to disband, the chapter Board of Directors must notify the


State Board of Directors of it’s intent. The State Board of Directors shall appoint a trustee to oversee the vote (to disband). Further the trustee shall call all members of the chapter and determine if there are at least ten (10) members that want to keep the chapter active. If there are at least ten (10) members the State Board of Directors shall be advised of all members who want the chapter to remain active. These members shall then be given the opportunity to elect a new Board of Directors under the guidelines of the trustee or the State President. If a new Board of Directors, with at least four officers, which must include the President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer cannot be elected from the membership of the chapter, then the chapter Board of Directors may disband the chapter in accordance with (State) ABATE’s By-laws or the State S.O.P. (to be enacted).

ARTICLE IX – CHAPTER OFFICERS

A) The affairs of the Chapter are to be managed by the Officers of the Chapter who shall be elected a minimum of one year by the members of the Chapter.

B) The Executive Officers of the Chapter shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer. The Trustees of the Chapter shall be the Sergeant at Arms, Membership, Public Relations, Products, Newsletter, Two (2) State Delegate/Legislative and Safety Director. The Executive Officers and the Trustees of the Chapter shall be collectively known as the Chapter Board of Directors.

C) The term of office for the Chapter Board of Directors shall be for a minimum of one (1) year or more, with no maximum number of consecutive terms in office at the chapters discretion. Chapter elections shall be held in June. Chapter Board of Directors must be a member in good standing to obtain and retain office.

D) THE DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE:1) To perform the duties of chairperson at all Chapter/Board meetings. 2) To insure accomplishment of duties by other Chapter Board members in the time frame

allotted. 3) Initiate such actions as are necessary to insure the orderly operation of the Chapter. 4) Act as spokesperson for the Chapter before all Business, Government, and Individual

Organizations and Agencies. 5) Ex-Officio member of every committee. 6) Will appoint a pro-tem to fill a vacant position until the next regular meeting when the

membership can vote on a person to fill the vacant position. 7) Exception: Treasurer will be replaced by vote of the membership only.

E) THE DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT SHALL BE: 1) To act as assistant to the President and to perform the duties thereof in the event the President

shall be incapable of performing those duties.2) Chairperson of all committees.

F) THE DUTIES OF THE SECETARY SHALL BE:1) To act as recording Secretary at all Chapter/Board of Directors meetings. 2) To insure completion of all Chapter correspondence, reports and required forms in a timely

manner. 3) To receive, record and file records of all activities and business transactions of the Chapter.

G) THE DUTIES OF THE TREASURER SHALL BE:1) To receive, record and account for all the Chapter’s funds in accordance with legal and

Corporation policies. 2) To dispense Chapter funds in accordance with the policies established by the Chapter Board

of Directors and to maintain records of the same.


a) Withdrawals from the Chapter’s funds shall require two (2) signatures and the approval of the Chapter Board of Directors.

b) The President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Sgt-at-arms shall be authorized to sign checks.

c) No two (2) persons in the same household can sign the same check. d) The bearer of the check may not be one of the counter signers.

3) Maintains and furnishes such financial records to the Chapter Board of Directors as may be required. a) All financial reports must be sent to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., and must be

mailed by the 5th of each month. b) All financial reports must be accompanied by original receipts, related paper work

and all money owed. c) All financial reports must have the President’s and Treasurer’s signature.

4) Notifies the Chapter Board of Directors if Chapter funds fall below a minimum operating balance.

H) THE DUTIES OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) Be in charge of all security arrangements for any and all Chapter events. 2) If unable to attend any scheduled event, shall notify the President at the earliest possible time. 3) Co-ordinate, maintain and secure all Chapter equipment. 4) Perform additional duties as directed by the President or the Chapter Board of Directors.5) Co-ordinate with the State Sergeant-at-Arms at State Events. 6) Responsible for annual inventory of all Chapter property, to be submitted to the State

Sergeant-at-Arms before the December State meeting. I) THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE SHALL BE:

1) Work with the Treasurer, Secretary to maintain the membership records of the Chapter. 2) Co-ordinate with the State Membership Trustee. 3) Receive and maintain all Chapter membership applications and process same. 4) All membership reports must be mailed to ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. by the 5th of each

month. If a Chapter has no membership activity for the month a negative report must be submitted.

5) Responsible to co-ordinate recruiting new members, and arranging membership drives. 6) Will give each new member a copy of these By-laws at the time of their membership. 7) Responsible for issuing membership cards indicating proper name and expiration date.

J) THE DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) All copy is subject to Chapter Board of Directors approval prior to release. 2) Acquire and issue news releases to the media. 3) Develop a database of information defining the media companies. 4) Develop and implement a system by which media releases are issued to the appropriate

selected media. 5) Work with the State Public Relations Trustee to develop a means of achieving satisfactory

local media coverage. 6) Provide reports on activities to the Chapter Board of Directors.

K) THE DUTIES OF THE PRODUCTS TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) Orders, inventories and distributes all Chapter products. 2) Submit an annual physical inventory with the December financial report. 3) Responsible for the collection of all product money, and remit proceeds of the same, with

expense report to the Chapter Treasurer on a monthly basis.


L) THE DUTIES OF THE NEWSLETTER TRUSTEE SHALL BE:1) To be responsible for printing, publishing, and mailing a newsletter to all members, and

complimentary issues to interested parties. 2) To have extra newsletters printed for events, functions, and for promoting ABATE OF

FLORIDA, INC.3) To select material for the newsletter so as to portray a positive image of ABATE OF

FLOIRDA, INC. to the general public. 4) To obtain advertising for the newsletter and remit proceeds of the same, with expense reports

to the Treasurer on a monthly basis. M) THE DUTIES OF THE SAFETY DIRECTOR TRUSTEE SHALL BE: 1) To be responsible for the overall operation of the chapter level Motorcycle Safety Awareness Program (MSAP). 2) To work with other chapter members and the State Safety Director to further motorcycle safety with the state. 3) To coordinate chapter activities with the designated Assistant Regional Safety Directors in furthering the MSAP. 4) Remit expense reports to the chapter Treasurer on an as required basis for expenses directly related to the MSAP. 5) To identify, train and develop individual chapter MSAP instructors. N) THE DUTIES OF THE STATE DELEGATE AND OR LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE SHALL

BE:1) To attend all the regular and special State Meetings.

a) Distribute all paperwork to the appropriate Officers. b) Responsible for the delivery of Life Member cards to the Chapter membership trustee.

2) To keep the Chapter informed on all State and National news. 3) To work with the State Legislative Trustee on all related items.

ARTICLE X – STATE MEETINGS

A) The regular scheduled meetings of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. shall be held the second Saturday of every other month (FEBRUARY, APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER and DECEMBER). The State Board of Directors shall meet at 12:00 noon, the State Delegates meeting shall meet at 2:00P.M..

B) The State Board of Directors of the Corporation may call a special meeting at anytime as deemed necessary, with notification of any special meeting being mailed to each Chapter 14 days in advance.

C) No Chapter will have an event on the same weekend as a State function or State meeting within 100 mile radius, expect in December.

ARTICLE XI – STATE ELECTIONS

A) All elective offices of ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. shall be filled at the last regularly scheduled meeting (June) of every other (even) year.

B) All offices shall be held for a term of two (2) years, with no maximum number of consecutive terms in office.

C) No one person shall run for more than one (1) office per term. D) A person running for any of the Executive Officer (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and

Treasurer) positions must have attended a minimum of 8 out of the last 12 State meetings prior to their nomination being accepted.


E) A Supervisor of Elections shall be appointed by the State President prior to the opening of nominations.

F) Nominations shall open two (2) meetings (Feb.) prior to the elections. G) Nominations shall close at the end of Old Business at the meeting prior to the elections (April). At

the close of nominations a committee of three (3) non-candidates shall be appointed by the delegation to make, distribute, collect, and count the ballots. The chairperson of the committee shall be the Supervisor of Elections. 1) Results will be announced upon completion of the count. 2) Ballot tally will also be announced.

H) Election of the State Board of Directors shall begin at the end of Old Business at the June meeting. I) The new State Board of Directors shall take their position before the open of new business. J) Any elected officer may be removed from office by two thirds (2/3) vote of the State Board of

Directors and/or State Delegation. K) Resignation from an elected position must be in writing and submitted to all State Board of

Directors.L) Must be a Member in good standing with ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Also any person running for

any and all offices must be present the day of elections to accept office: persons not present will be considered withdrawn from election. Persons may be excused with proper notification to state.

ARTICLE XII - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1) The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be January 1 to December 31. 2) The State Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided by these By-Laws, may by resolution

authorize any officer or agent of the Corporation to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of the Corporation, and such authority may be general, or to any specific instances. Such authority must be in writing. a) $1,500 shall be the limit for any expenses without a vote of the State Delegation.

3) The State Treasury would limit reimbursements, when requested by a Chapter, for meeting rooms for State meetings to a maximum of $250.00 per meeting. Hosting Chapter will be responsible for set up, parking lot security, refreshments, coffee, and clean up.

4) The State Board of Directors will determine the admission fees at all State events. 5) Paid members of other ABATE Organizations, and other M.R.O.’s (Motorcycle Rights Organization)

shall be eligible for member discounts at all events, when proof of membership is presented prior to admission.

6) Special admission passes may be issued from time to time, with the color, and content of the card to be selected by the State Board of Directors. a) The person named on such card shall be admitted into any ABATE event State or local at no

charge after providing proof of identification along with the card. b) This does not include events where there is a prize that is determined by entrance fees such

as Poker Runs or Bike Shows, etc. c) These cards are non transferable.

7) NO PETS of any kind are to be admitted into any ABATE event. a) Exception: Physical assistance animals.

8) No chapter shall be eligible for a loan if either their treasurer or membership report is delinquent at the time the loan is requested. A delinquent chapter shall become eligible when report (s) are turned in and approved by the respective state officer. At that time, the state board of directors may approve and dispense the loan previously approved by the state delegation.


9) Any elected officer, State or Chapter, can be removed from office by two-thirds vote. 10) Chapters may have their own By-laws as long as they do not violate State Corporate Operating

Procedures or State By-Laws; either in content, intent, or spirit. In doing so, such By-Laws are considered void. Chapter By-Laws must be on file with ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

11) The Corporation mailing list will not be given out to any other group or corporation or for personal use by anyone in ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. (past or present).

12) The State and all Chapters shall obtain Liability Insurance for any event in which an admission fee is charged or food and/or beverages are served. Under no circumstances shall the State or a Chapter host or hold an event in which alcohol is served by the State or Chapter, without first obtaining an Alcohol permit and Alcohol Liability Insurance. All alcohol permits shall be obtained through the procedure established by the State and will have the signature of the State President. No alcohol permit will be obtained for a charity event. Chapters may obtain a maximum of three (3) permits in any 12 month period.

13) No chapter shall host, sponsor or financially contribute to any event or function that does not maintain 100% of its income to benefit ABATE of FLORIDA, Inc. for a period of one (1) calendar year from the time it receives its charter.

14) Each chapter shall develop a plan for the staffing, implementation and promotion ofThe ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program (MSAP) in support of the State’s efforts in promoting motorcycle safety. In addition, each chapter is to: a) provide a copy of the plan to the State Safety Director within 6 months of the inclusion of this by-law change;

b) provide quarterly reports to the State Safety Director and designated Assistant Regional Safety Director addressing any changes to the plan, the accomplishment of established goals, progress in furthering motorcycle safety and new goals for the next quarter.

ARTICLE XIII – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the Modern Edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the Organization in all cases where they are not inconsistent with these By-Laws and any special rules of order the Organization may adopt.

AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS

A) These By-Laws may be amended or added to. B) Any proposed amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors 10 days prior to the

State meeting at which time it is to be discussed. C) Limit amendments on any one topic to once every two years, or as needed to conduct business. D) A two-third (2/3) vote of the State Delegation shall be required to pass any amendments to these

Articles.

EFFECTIVE DATE

A) These By-laws were revised as of June 13, 2015 and supersede all others.


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State Meeting – August 8, 2015 -Lake County FL

State Board Meeting Sat 8th, starts noon --- Delegates Meeting at 2:00

Meeting Location: Lake County Shrine Club - 424 N Duncan Dr, Tavares, FL 32778 --- 4.5 miles from Microtel Microtel Inn & Suites-- 9700 US 441, Leesburg, FL 34788 – (352) 315-1234 next to Ruby Tuesdays, across from Lake/Sumter College. You have to mention ABATE & give them this confirmation code: #91009300 to get the rate of $45. --2 Queens beds & $41. for 1 Queen, tax not included. Reservations must be made by July 7th.

Meet & greet Fri @ 7:00 pm

with food & beverages, check hotel desk for flyer with info & events for the weekend.

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Contact: Chapter Pres: Griz 352-742-7754

[email protected]

Chapter VP: Shorty [email protected]

Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. ABATE of Florida, Inc

does not condone drinking & driving. http://lake.abateflorida.com --

Membership & Safety Booth will be present.

Freedom of Choice

↓ Meeting (Clermont) Leesburg & Tavares →


CHAPTER INFORMATIONALACHUA COUNTY PO Box 633Newberry, FL 32669-0633Jim Burrow, Pres. (352) 262-6330Tony Christopher, VP (352) 262-7175Email: [email protected]: Alachua-Abate.comMeeting: 3rd Friday, 7:30 pmGator Tails, 5112 NW 34th St, Gainesville

BLACK CREEKPO Box 2123Middleburg, FL 32050-2123Joe Turner, Pres. (904) 860-3202Herb Hildebrand, VP (904) 704-5501E-mail: [email protected]: http://blackcreek.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Sunday 2:00 PMPlace: VFW Post 82552296 Aster Ave., Middleburg

BREVARD COUNTYPO Box 237582Cocoa, FL 32923-7582Rik Venerable, Pres. (321) 213-3558Mary Korolovich, VP (321) 631-6715Fax: (321) 631-7344 (call first)E-mail: [email protected]: http://brevard.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Tuesday 7:00 PMPlace: American Legion Post 22241 Peachtree St., Cocoa

DAYTONA BEACHPO Box 263198Daytona Beach, FL 32126-3198Frank Roush, Pres. (386) 290-3025Gene Lessig, VP (610) 507-4119Email: [email protected]: http://daytona.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Thursday, 7:30 pmPlace: Fraternal Order of Eagles #3800 190 S. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach

DUVAL COUNTYPO Box 26845Jacksonville, FL 32226-6845James Rumschlag, Pres. (904) 571-6404Billy Feagle, VP (904) 768-3732Email: [email protected]: http://duval.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday, 1:00 pmPlace: Greybeards Tavern3382 Commonwealth Ave., Jacksonville

ESTERO RIVERPO Box 366760Bonita Springs, FL 34136-6760Larry Patterson, Pres. (904) 610-7070Pam Cooke, VP (239) 910-2673E-mail: [email protected]: http://esteroriver.abateflorida.com Meetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: San Carlos Country Club19137 Tamiami Trail, Ft Myers

FIRST COASTPO Box 1401Callahan, FL 32011-1401Barry Sing, Pres (904) 955-5054Ernie Haskins VP (904) 491-8024E-mail: [email protected]: http://firstcoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Friday 7:00 pmPlace: Moose Lodge 2352850682 US Hwy 17 Yulee, FL

FORESTPO Box 2409Silver Springs, FL 34489-2409Paul Antonio, Pres. (352) 553-6477 James Hanes, VP (352) 817-9141E-mail: [email protected]: http://forest.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Saturday, 9:30amPlace: Charlie Horse Restaurant2426 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala

FREEDOM CHAPTER PO Box 15443Brooksville, FL 34604-0118Steve Roosa, Pres. (352) 597-6702Ray Neatherly, VP (727) 919-4301E-mail: [email protected]: http://freedom.abateflorida.comMeetings: Please call, Time and place to be announced

GATOR ALLEYPO Box 10395Naples, FL 34101-0395Dave Lindsey, Pres. (239) 352-4458Scott Hughes, VP (239) 250-0453Email: [email protected]: http://gatoralley.netMeetings: 4th Sunday, 11:00 amPlace: VFW Post 7721, 800 Neffs Way, Naples

GULF COASTPO Box 11063Pensacola, FL 32524-1063Brandy Westerfield, Pres. (850) 483-3853Stanley Klaniecki VP (850)380-4826 Email: [email protected]: http://gulfcoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday, 10:00 amPlace: American Legion Post 3408890 Ashland Rd., Pensacola

HILLSBOROUGHPO Box 16297Tampa, FL 33687-6297Richard Nasrallah, Pres. (813) 323-2816James Sewell, VP (813) 395-6621Fax: (813) 626-2306Email: [email protected]: http://hillsborough.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Sunday , 11:00 amPlace: Pole Barn, 6921 Senoj Dr., Tampa

USE CHANGE OF INFORMATION FORM AND SEND ALL CHAPTER CHANGES DIRECTLY TO THE STATE OFFICE

Change of information forms can be found at www.abateflorida.com/forms


CHAPTER INFORMATIONINERSTATEPO Box 754Sebring, FL 33871-0754Ernest "G-Man" Gellnas, Pres. (863) 873-6202Dale "D-Mo" Moore, VP (863) 243-4394E-mail: [email protected]: https://sites.google.com/site/abateinerstatechapterMeetings Last Sunday; 9:30 AMPlace: Camp Cloverleaf126 Cloverleaf Road, Lake Placid Florida 33852

LAKE COUNTYPO. Box 492Astatula, FL 34705-0492William “Griz” Deaver, Pres. (352) 742-7754Tim "Shorty" Broom, VP. (352) 302-4783E-mail: [email protected]: http://lake.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday NoonPlace: Lake County Eagles #427327150 Haywood Worm Farm Rd., Okahumpka

LIGHTHOUSEPO Box 4471Tequesta, FL 33469-4471Doug Tungate, Pres. (772) 812-0758Zeke Shoemaker, VP (561) 718-9572Email: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday, NoonPlace: Ralph’s Standup Bar113 Center St., Jupiter

ORANGE COUNTYPO Box 720903 Orlando 32872-0903Orlando, FL 32872-0828Lana Lang, Pres. (407) 282-0035John "JB" Bearzi, VP (407 ) 619-7293Email: [email protected]: orange.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday, 10:30 amPlace: FOA Eagles1900 S Goldenrod Rd., Orlando

PALM BEACHPO Box 32215West Palm Beach, FL 33420-2215Ken "Snooze" Gerecke, Pres (561) 389-6546Bill “Hamish” Black, Pres. (561) 714-5291Website: www.abatepalmbeach.comE-mail: [email protected]: 3rd Sunday 11:30 AMPlace: VFW Post 41432404 Broadway, Riviera Beach

PEACE RIVERPO Box 380415Murdoch, FL 33938-0415Johnny Martin, Pres. (941) 224-6160"Big John" Little, VP (317) 525-8674E-mail: [email protected]: http:// peaceriver.abateflorida.comMeetings: 4th Sunday; 11:00 AMPlace: 9071 S Tamiami Trail, Venice

POLK COUNTYPO Box 2743Lakeland, FL 33806-2743Robert Fletcher, Pres. (863) 398-0397Greg Vernon, VP (863) 934-9333E-mail: [email protected]: http://polk.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 1:00 PMPlace: Johnny G's 5153 N US 98, Lakeland

PUTNAM COUNTYPO Box 1334East Palatka, FL 32131-1334Bill Stoltz, Pres. (386) 559-3185Mark Jolley, VP (386) 684-0923E-mail: [email protected]: Putnam.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday 12 NOONPlace: Cheyenne Saloon, 377 S. Hwy 17, E. Palatka

SEMINOLEPO Box 195429Winter Springs, FL 32719-5429Rande Zuclich, Pres. (321) 277-9912Mychelle Dillenbeck, VP (407) 719-2108Email:Website:Meetings: 4th Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: Moose Lodge2660 South Palmetto Ave., Sanford

SOUTHEASTPO Box 292693Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33329-2693Frank T. Hammons, Pres. (305) 439-8935Frank "Poppi" Cocci, VP (305) 439-8935E-mail: [email protected]: www.abatese.orgMeetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: American Legion Post 321 9081 SW 51st St., Cooper City

SOUTHERNMOSTP.O. Box 523108Marathon Shores, FL 33052-3108Sandy MacLaren, Pres. (305) 664-9661Marty Baird, VP (305) 394-3563E-mail: [email protected]: http://southernmost.abateflorida.comMeetings: 1st Sunday 11:00 AMPlace: Location Varies - Call Pres or VP

SOUTHWESTPO Box 60745Ft. Myers, FL 33906-6745Shayne Hanley, Pres. (239) 560-2565Moe Moser, VP (412)999-3397E-mail: [email protected]: http://southwest.abateflorida.comMeetings: 3rd Sunday 10:00 AMPlace: Crossroads211 Hancock Bridge Pk Wy #9; Cape Coral

TREASURE COAST PO Box 1360Roseland, FL 32957-1360Steve Kliemisch, Pres. (772) 778-8130Susan Hulce, VP (772) 589-3599Email: [email protected]: http://treasurecoast.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Wednesday 7:00pmPlace: American Legion Post 189807 Louisiana Ave., Sebastian

VINTAGE PO Box 860244St. Augustine, FL 32086-0244Marcus Hotelling, Pres. (321) 607-2516John Massoth, VP (904) 392-9899E-mail: [email protected]: http://vintage.abateflorida.comMeetings: Last Sunday 3:00pmLocation: VFW, 6184 US 1 S, St. Augustine

WEST COAST PO Box 50937Sarasota, FL 34232-0307Mike Duffey, Pres. (941) 807-1299Christi Conner, VP (941) 306-9019E-mail:[email protected]: http://westcoast.abateflorida.com Meetings: 3rd Sunday, 11:00 AMPlace: American Legion 5201 Richardson Way, Sarasota


Autumn Bike FestAutumn Bike FestAID TO INJURED MOTORCYCLISTS

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OCTOBER 2-4, 2015Please help support ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. by being a volunteer for our Avon Park Autumn Bikefest. Everyone can assist in one or more of the following categories:

SET UP ( Oct 1) SECURITY MEMBRSHIP/SAFETY BOOTH TRASH PICK UPGO FOR PRODUCTS SALES TEAR DOWN SUNDAY (Oct 4TH) CLEAN UP MONDAY (5TH)

Your co-operation and consideration in this matter is greatly appreciated.

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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC., PO BOX 2520, DELAND, FL., 32721-2520Phone/Fax:(386)943-9610, E-MAIL:[email protected]


Sunday, July 12, 2015

Saturday, July 11, 2015

At the Vero Beach Inn and Suites 8797 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32966, For Reservations Call: (772-567-8321)

Deadline for ABATE Special Rates June 12, 2015

These Leadership Seminars are for ALL CHAPTER OFFICERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES. Each seminar will be presented by the State Board Member based on his or her respective office. These seminars will offer a good overview of the duties and responsibilities of a Chapter Officer

and will give attendees a chance to get answers to their questions on an individual basis.

TIME 8:00 - 9:00 9:00 - 10:00 10:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 1:00 1:00 - 2:00 2:00 - 3:00

ROOM A Treasury (part 1) Treasury (part 2) Treasury (part 3) Treasury (part 4)Lunch Safety (part1) Safety (part 2)

ROOM B Products Legislative Sgt-At-Arms Lunch Secretary Insurance

ROOM C PR/Communications Membership Delegates Lunch Newsletter Websites

9am - 12 Noon Presidents/Vice Presidents Meeting

For further information contact: ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. State Office (386) 943– 9610 DONATIONS TO ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES ABATE DOES NO CONDONE DRINKING AND DRIVING


Time: Registration from

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Today Gov. Scott vetoed the Motorcycle Safety Awareness money from the State budget. This money would have helped to save the lives of motorcyclists on Florida roadways.

The sad part is that the money comes from a trust fund that ONLY motorcyclist pay into. So all the mo-torcyclists who ride in Florida should realize that Gov. Rick Scott does not appear to care about saving the lives of riders.

Worst of all this is the second time in three years he has done this.

Darrin “Scribe” Brooks,State Legislative Trustee,ABATE of Florida, Inc. www.abateflorida.com

“Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.” ~ Thomas Jefferson


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