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Region Zero Region 05 Wyandot County Open Tammy Blanton 330-272-2038 Ralph Buss 800-582-5577 Region 10 Region 16 DD Mike Aurilio Adams/Brown County Hocking County Open Michael McLaughlin 330-336-7464 Columbiana County Butler/Hamilton/Warren Co’s. Fairfield County Open Ashland County Sam Sacconi 330-227-9900 Tim Kaelin 513-561-4745 Perry County Open Rick McClure 419-869-7025 Mahoning County Clermont County Vinton County Open Holmes County Ron Blanton 330-272-2265 Denny Wichert 513-625-1917 Morgan County Open Cowboy Whitman 330-567-3127 Portage County Clinton County Noble County Open Lorain County Open Dan Morgan 330-824-8036 Charlie Shoemaker 937-382-8378 Medina County Stark County Fayette County Region 11 Garret Robison 330-278-2714 Connie Larsen 330-257-9198 Highland County Theresa Knipp 740-564-0048 Richland County Summit County Athens County Open Dawn Berkshire 419-571-7882 Paul Stokes 330-644-4572 Region 06 Lawrence County Open Wayne County Trumbull County Carla Lawson 937-308-0385 Gallia County Open Milan Sigler 330-201-2458 Ron Blanton 330-272-2265 DD-Marilyn Griffin 937-778-0179 Jackson County Open Champaign County Meigs County Open STATE OFFICE Region 01 Clark County Washington County Open Kirk Goings 937-845-1992 800-25-BIKER Larry Dobbins 740-544-5404 614-319-3644 DD-Mike Aftanas 740-284-1577 Darke County- Region 12 Belmont County Glen Bryant 937-541-6116 Contact TJ Johnson 330-360-7752 www.abate.com Bob Nagy 740-695-5780 Greene County Ashtabula County Open Harrison County Wendell McCarthy 937-318-2620 Cuyahoga County Open State Board Members Paul Rayl 417-737-1314 Miami County Geauga County Open Jefferson County Larry Smith 937-773-7894 Lake County Open Steve Diekmann 740-632-2950 Montgomery County Region Directors Monroe County Open James Morelock 937-673-2395 Region 14 and County Preble County-Open Steve Lindsay 740-360-0471 Coordinators Region 02 Region 07 Crawford County Dave Davis 740-349-9499 Brian Jordan 419-307-3506 Joe Swartz 419-569-2231 DD Russell Brooks 740-674-6094 DD-TJ Hausman 419-355-0498 Hancock County Note: Updates should Coshocton County Erie County Open Mark Baden 419-722-3268 be sent to: June Davis 740-349-9499 Contact Danny Reilly 419-217-1920 Hardin County Guernsey County Huron County Open Mac McFarlin [email protected] [email protected] Pat Foraker 740-679-2494 Contact Dan Reilly 419-217-1920 Marion County Open Licking County Lucas/Wood Counties Open Morrow County Open June Davis 740-349-9499 Contact Mike Stock 419-669-4648 Holmes County Ottawa County Knox County Bill Bowersox 419-705-8896 Muskingum County Sandusky County Terry Billy 740-872-3686 Ben Wheeler 419-559-4559 Seneca County Open Region 03 Contact Director above Mark Davis 419-649-0240 Allen County Region 08 Dana Frost 419-229-0928 Tim Cordray 740-269-1213 Auglaize County DD: Rusty Pierce 330-340-8882 Logan County Carroll County Jack Linet 937-585-4155 Mike McGinness 330-407-3183 Mercer County Stark County Paulding County Ed Harper 330-866-5221 Daniel Bustos 419-399-5291 Tuscarawas County Putnam County Matt Indermill 330-243-1096 Lynda Schnipke 419-453-3834 Shelby County Region 09 Van Wert County Kolman Fuzy 614-332-0198 Kevin Feathers 419-695-3846 DD Bo Essig 614-493-1314
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June Jam ABATE State Party June 22-24 12 On Saturday November 12th ABATE Seminar Flyer, Feb 4 17 2011, Region 9 Franklin County held their Silver Anniversary Toy Daytona ABATE Campground March 9-18 18 Run. For the past 25 years on the Cyclefest USA 20 second Saturday in November, a Toy Run and bene- fit has been held. This year over 400 motorcycles took over $6,000 worth of toys and dropped them at Advertisers/Services a Columbus Fire Station. The riders then proceeded to Screamin’ Willies for a benefit, including food and ABATE of Ohio Legal Services 2 an auction. Special thanks to all the ABATE members who Rider Insurance 10 donated, solicited, cooked, worked, set up and cleaned up for this event, It would not be possible AMA Ap 25 without the generosity of the Region 9 members. Business Card Ads 26 Thanks also go out to the Gahanna American Legion and VFW Honor Guard, for presenting of the colors Law Offices of Ralph Buss 31 and to Pat Brobeck and Hillbilly Jan Auctioneers. With everyone's help we raised over $9,000 which Member-2-Member Discount Directory 37-38 means the state will get $2,700 to help with operating expenses.
December 2011 Outspokin’ 4 Happy Holidays One and All! As many of you know every year at our November State Board of Directors ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Meeting, ½ of the Offices on the State Board exclud- ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) of Ohio, ing Ex Officio and Region Directors are up for election Inc. is a 501 (c)(4) "Not for Profit" organization. Dues, dona- to a 2 year term. This year all Offices keyed to the tions/contributions, event funds and ABATE products are NOT Executive Directors Office per our By-laws were voted tax deductible as a charitable contribution. ABATE is dedicated to preserving the rights, improving the on and here are the results: Executive Director = Ed image and promoting the safe operating practices of Ohio Schetter, State Treasurer = Lynn Hardin, State Dep- motorcyclists. Jim “SNAFU” Elgin uty Director B = Paul Rayl (Effective Immediately), ABATE of Ohio, Inc. events are subject to State Deputy Director D = Jim “Bushman” Sprague, a thirty percent administration fee. Chairman of the Board Membership in ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is open to all State Secretary = Barbara Tittle, State Events Direc- persons 18 years and older, having an interest in tor = Vacant, NCOM Regional Co-Director = Haskel preserving personal freedoms and sharing our goals. Combs. All Terms will commence January 1, 2012 Owning a motorcycle is not necessary. Annual dues unless otherwise noted. are $25 single, $40 couple. Kristy Hawthorne submitted her resignation as Ohio MRF Representative, due to increased ======responsibilities in her real job and demands on the home front, we Thank Kristy for all her dedi- STATE OFFICE INFO cated years of service to ABATE of Ohio, Inc., and wish her well in her career and private endeav- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1658 ors. As the leading SMRO in the State of Ohio, ABATE of Ohio, Inc., holds a biennial election for Hilliard, Ohio 43026 our endorsement of a person to be considered by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Board of Street Address: 3999 Parkway Lane #11, Directors as the MRF Ohio State Representative. Due to Kristy’s resignation we also held an In- Hilliard, Ohio 43026 1-800-25-BIKER or 614-319-3644. (local) terim Election for Ohio MRF Rep at the November State Board of Directors Meeting. The results Fax: 614-319-4715 (call ahead) were a tie between Ralph Buss and Scott “Woody” Wood. After the results were read, Woody Office Hours: withdrew his name from consideration and Ralph was declared the winner of the contest. Ralph’s Monday Thru Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm name will be forwarded to the MRF BOD for consideration. email: [email protected] State Legislative Seminar 2/4/2012, will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 5100 Upper The ABATE of Ohio, Inc. newsletter, Outspokin’, is Metro Place, Dublin, OH 43017 (614-790-9000). Make your reservations now and get the reduced published monthly. Deadline is the first of each rate. We need as many Members to attend this year’s Seminar as possible because the focus this month preceding the issue month. year will be what direction and what topics are important to the Members of ABATE of Ohio, Inc., Guidelines for material publication: You may submit what are your expectations of your SMRO, you joined ABATE of Ohio, Inc., because you are a letters, photos, articles about ABATE related events. Stories and articles about motorcycling are also Grass Roots Activist and Freedom Fighter. Come to the Seminar and express your thoughts so welcome. Each are accepted on a case by case basis. we all can share your vision,” For the Members, by the Members” is our Moto. We need input from We will not accept slanderous or accusing letters, profanities, or non-ABATE related letters. our Members and the Seminar is a great forum to gather this knowledge. Sell it and be there. Give someone an ABATE Membership for a holiday gift, we need to triple our Membership right now Advertising Information: and you are our best salesperson for the task. 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 United We Stand, inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise unsuitable for Jim “SNAFU” Elgin 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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Chairman of the Board: Jim Elgin Executive Director: Ed Schetter Ohio ABATE PAC Chairman: Ed Schetter ABATE Foundation Chair: Jim Sprague Ex Officio Officer: Jim “Goofy” Bown Treasurer: Lynn Hardin Secretary: Barb Tittle Deputy Directors: A: TJ Johnson - B: Paul Rayl C: Kolman Fuzy - D: Jim Sprague State Security Dir.: Dan Morgan State Products: OPEN State News Dir.: Diane Thompson
Government Relations Dir.: Scott “Woody” Wood Safety & Ed. Director: Mike Stock State Events Coordinator: OPEN Technical Director: Tim “TJ” Johnson ABATE of Ohio, Inc.: www.abate.com Office Staff: Laura Smith Ohio MRF Rep: OPEN State of Ohio: www.ohio.gov MRF: www.mrf.org/ NCOM Rep: Denny Wichert
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December 2011 Outspokin’ 5 Where has 2011 gone Motion 40: already. Here we are at the Establish new section: Qualifications of the Chairman of the holiday season already. Board in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Offi- Take a few moments to cers. slow down and enjoy being with friends and family. Self explanatory. Take a well deserved rest Motion 41: and recharge those batter- Establish new section: Qualifications of the Executive Director ies. We have a lot of work in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. Ed “Enjoyin’ the Ride” Schetter to finish this legislative Self explanatory. cycle and I can’t think of a Motion 42: better group of people to Add “The means to communicate with the membership and role up my sleeves and other officers within ABATE.” help fight for the freedoms And “The financial ability to execute the office and the money we deserve than the mem- management skills to do it effectively.” bers of ABATE of Ohio. Have a safe and happy holiday sea- And “The means to attend meetings and events as required by son. (I’ve heard an ABATE membership makes a great Christ- the office.” to Article 5 Qualification of Officers, Sec- mas present HO HO HO). tion 2 Qualifications of all Officers of ABATE. We are half way through the legislative cycle here in Ohio. Self explanatory. We have movement on the Handle Bar bill and the Right of Way Bill thanks to the tireless work of Scott Wood, our State Motion 43: Legislative Director. Be ready to roll into action early in 2012 to Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Deputy Direc- get these passed. With it being a Presidential election year tors in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. things are going to slow down. People will be more worried Self explanatory. about getting reelected than passing bills. Remember, if we Motion 44: don’t get legislation passed by the end 2012, we have to start it Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Secretary in over again in 2013. It is your efforts that keep this organization (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. strong and a government watchdog when it comes to motorcy- cling here in the Great State of Ohio. We have had the blessing Self explanatory. of great riding in a choice state that is very motorcycle friendly Motion 45: (look how many plates from other states you see here in the Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Treasurer in Buckeye State) and I appreciate your efforts in maintaining (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. those freedoms. Self explanatory. Start making plans for Seminar 2012 where we will setting Motion 46: the goals for and pointing ABATE in a direction for success in 2012 and into the future. Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Ex Officio in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. Enjoying the Ride, Self explanatory. Ed Schetter Executive Director 2nd reading of motions at the September 2011 BOD meet- ABATE of Ohio Inc. ing:
Many changes in the Organizational Manual were nothing more than correcting spelling and grammatical errors. The Bylaw Motion 47: review committee determined that these were a matter of Add “The ability to represent ABATE with credibility and integ- housekeeping and motions are only proposed for changes that rity.” To (new) Article 5: Section 2, Qualifications of alter the intent, meaning or procedures outlined in this docu- all Officers of ABATE. ment. Self explanatory. Motion 48: Motions passed at the July 2011 BOD meeting: Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Government
Relations Director in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of Motion 37: the Officers. Revised length of membership statement into new elf explanatory. Arti cle 5: Qualifications of Officers, Section 1. Motion 49: Self explanatory. Add “The ability to delegate when needed, communicate ex- Motion 38: pectations and effectively follow up.” To (new) Article Establish new section: Qualifications of the Corporate Officers 5: Section 2, Qualifications of all Officers of ABATE. in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. Self explanatory. Self explanatory. Motion 50: Motion 39: Add “The ability to serve on or chair a committee when Add “The ability to represent ABATE in a professional manner” needed.” To (new) Article 5: Section 2, Qualifications and “Problem solving skills using negotiation and compromise” and “A solid understanding of the con- of all Officers of ABATE. tents of the ABATE Constitution, Bylaws, Policies/ Self explanatory. Procedures and Forms” To Section 1: Qualifications of all Officers of ABATE in (new) Article 5. Self explanatory. (Continued on Page 24, By-Law Changes)
December 2011 Outspokin’ 6 OHV use threatened by possible EPA Former U.S. senator joins AMA as vice president regulation on dust for government relations
Urge your Representative and Senators to support September 21, 2011 legislation to exempt dust from EPA regulation today! Former two-term U.S. Senator On April 15, 2011, Reps. Kristi Noem (R-SD), Robert Hurt (R- Wayne Allard of Colorado has VA), Leonard Boswell (D-IA) and Larry Kissell (D-NC) introduced joined the American Motorcy- H.R. 1633, the "Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011." clist Association (AMA) as vice Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) introduced its companion bill (S. president for government rela- 1528) on September 8, 2011. The bills would bring much-needed tions beginning Oct. 3, the certainty to the off-highway vehicle (OHV) community by exempting AMA reports. rural "nuisance dust" from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "We are extremely pleased to (EPA) regulation and allow states and localities to regulate it. This welcome Senator Allard to the regulatory restraint may lead to a de facto ban of OHV use on race- AMA," said Rob Dingman, tracks, in designated recreation areas, on trails and even on private AMA president and CEO. "The property all across this country. addition of Senator Allard The EPA staff and its Clean Air Science Advisory Council in its raises the profile of the AMA review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards as required significantly in the corridors of every five years under the Clean Air Act recommended considering Congress and federal agen- the option of a much tighter Particulate Matter (PM) standard for cies, and his presence bodes well for motorcyclists nationwide as he "nuisance dust," commonly known as farm dust. serves our mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect The EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, in a letter, dated Oct. 14, the future of motorcycling. 2011, addressed to Chairman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) of the Sen- "We look forward to taking our advocacy to the next level with ate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, stated, "I am prepared to Senator Allard leading our government relations efforts in Washing- propose the retention – with no revisions – of the current PM10 stan- ton, D.C.," Dingman said. dard and form when it is sent to OMB [Office of Management and Allard, who represented Colorado during three terms in Con- Budget] for interagency review." gress and two terms in the U.S. Senate between 1991 to 2009, said To view the letter, click here. he is looking forward to his new role. On Nov. 3, 2011, Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), chair of the Energy and "I am anxious to contribute to the good work of the AMA, and I Power Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, look forward to working with the staff and members of the Associa- stated in his opening statement at a markup that "...the PM10 stan- tion," Allard said. "Colorado's motorcyclists helped me win elections, dards themselves have a track record of changing from the proposal and they kept me informed about their issues. The role of govern- to the final stage, as occurred with both the 1997 and 2006 PM10 ment in our everyday lives is of great concern to motorcyclists, and I standards. The fact that EPA staff and its advisory committee have look forward to helping educate our elected officials, agencies and clearly recommended considering the option of a much tighter farm the public about the vital role that motorcycling plays in America's dust standard in its rulemaking record only heightens concerns economy and way of life." about what its final rule might do and what it would cost." Born and raised in Colorado, Allard has a long history of serving To view Rep. Whitfield's statement and to view an archive webcast the people of that state and of the nation, first as a member of the of the markup, click here. state Senate from 1983 to 1991, then as a congressman from 1991 With the possibility of a tougher PM10 standard still a possibility, to 1997 and finally as a U.S. senator from 1997 to 2009. the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and the All-Terrain Allard declined to seek re-election to the Senate in the 2008 Vehicle Association (ATVA) support the passage of H.R. 1633 and elections, fulfilling a campaign promise made in 1996 that if elected S. 1528, which will provide much-needed certainty to the OHV com- to the Senate he would only serve two terms. munity by exempting rural "nuisance dust." A veterinarian who for many years owned his own practice in The AMA and ATVA need your help to pass these bills. You can Colorado, Allard grew up on his family's ranch and is an avid out- find contact information for your lawmakers at AmericanMotorcy- door enthusiast. clist.com > Rights > Issues & Legislation, then enter your zip code in While in the Senate, Allard was a co-sponsor of the James Peak the "Find your Officials" box. A prewritten e-mail is available for you Wilderness Bill that created a 14,000-acre Wilderness area around to send to your federal elected official immediately by following the the 13,294-foot-high James Peak mountain in Colorado. The legisla- "Take Action" option and entering your information. tion followed the federal definition of Wilderness established by Con- Again, the AMA and ATVA urge you to write your Representative gress in 1964, addressed the concerns of a variety of stakeholders and Senators today and ask them to support H.R.1633 and S. 1528. while at the same time preserving property, water and other rights, and ultimately protected land crucial to Colorado's watershed. Allard currently resides in Loveland, Colo., with his wife of 44 years, Joan. They have two daughters. He will be relocating back to Washington, D.C., to work in the AMA office.
December 2011 Outspokin’ 7 It’s the end of the motorcycle. After verifying with a service manager that the year already. had worked with several sports bikes over several years, I The craziness of informed Rep. Rosenberger that this test would not work the holiday season for many models of sport bikes. Many sports bikes have is here. That also factory stops that will not permit them to turn more than means that a new 22.5 degree in either direction. The decision was made to year is right make an amendment to the bill. I brought up several differ- around the corner. ent options. Rep. Rosenberger is reviewing the research The pressure is on that I gave him and will meet with co-sponsors to determine the legislators to what they would prefer to do. Scott “Woody” Wood make some good I hope everyone has great holidays. Remember to things happen, in email any questions, problems, suggestions to me at legis- order for them to [email protected]. be re-elected. Let’s make sure Regards, they know about the issues we are interested in. Scott “Woody” Wood Currently I am working with legislators for both the ROW Government Relations Director bill and the handlebar bill. I recently had a meeting with Imre Szauter (AMA), Sen. Shaffer, and Rep. Uecker’s aid. The Ohio ROW Working Group came up with a rough draft to an amendment to S.B. 92. The amendment is a result of a meeting with interested parties of the bill. John Murphy of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association said that the as- sociation had gone neutral on the bill, but he felt the bill would be easier to pass if the bill included increases in pen- alties for more similar crimes. The amendment changes the introduction of the section of the Ohio Revised Code that the infractions that are covered under the right of way bill, which is section 4511. The amendment changes the penalties for all traffic minor misdemeanors included in section 4511 that result in serious injury or death. The result of the meeting was that Sen. Shaffer is going to take the amendment to the Ohio Judicial Conference to see how the wording needs to read regarding points. The amend- ment currently has a set amount of points added on a driver’s license if convicted. We believe the OJC may only stay neutral on the bill if judges have discretion on how many points should be given. I also had a meeting with Rep. Rosenberger regarding the handlebar bill. I reported to him a problem with H.B. 316. The bill requires that the driver of a motorcycle to be able from a sitting position turn the front wheel 45 degrees in either direction, to prove they have sufficient control over
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December 2011 Outspokin’ 8 MRF NEWS a national enforcement standard – consid- ered a state issue Motorcycle Riders Pursue reintroduction of Health Insur- Foundation ance Portability and Accountability Act 236 Massachusetts Ave. NE | Suite 510 | (HIPAA) HR1253, which would require health Washington, DC 20002-4980 insurance companies to disclose the list of 202-546-0983 (voice) | 202-546-0986 "source of injury" exclusions in the policies (fax) http://www.mrf.org they issue Continue successful work to cut off all 11NR29 - MRF News Release - The Motorcy- funding for NHTSA motorcycle-specific cle Riders Foundation Legislative Strategy checkpoint grants Agenda for 2011-2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Continue monitoring the crash causa- 24 October 2011 tion and the naturalistic studies Contact: Kirk "Hardtail" Willard, MRF President Oppose any federal standard proposing stamping and certifying motorcycle exhaust The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Legislative Strategy systems – considered a state issue Agenda for 2011-2012 At the 2011 Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) Meeting of the Continue to monitor the Environmental Protection Agency Minds Conference held in September in Detroit, Michigan, a Legis- (EPA) sound emissions study; oppose federal agencies encourag- lative Strategy Session was hosted by the MRF's Legislative Com- ing states to take action – considered a state issue mittee. As has been done for the past several years, the MRF Oppose ALL forms of distracted driving; oppose any related requested that it be attended by Sustaining State Motorcyclists' Rights Organizations (SSMRO) Legislative and/or Executive Offi- funding blackmails or withholding of funds related to motorcy- cers. The goal was to set the MRF's Federal Legislative Agenda cles for the 2011 Meeting of the Minds to 2012 Meeting of the Minds Watch closely for motorcycle-specific discrimination annual cycle. The MRF's SSMRO partners responded once again with a major- Continue promotion of Right to Repair Act ity attendance, and the Legislative Committee was extremely Continue participation at the federal level where definitions of pleased at the aligned and clear direction from our SSMRO part- a motorcycle are under review ners. This level of alignment will allow for a solid and focused Strategic Action Plan to be developed, disseminated, and effec- Oppose any motorcycle-, motorcycling-, or motorcyclist- tively employed. The session this year was moderated by MRF based discrimination proposed by the U.S. Congress or any Fed- Vice President Jay Jackson, supported by MRF Vice President of eral agency in Washington D.C. Government Relations and Public Affairs Jeff Hennie and MRF Continue active participation in motorcycle-related activity in President Kirk "Hardtail" Willard. The MRF continued the practice instituted last year, recording one the European Union and United Nations vote per organization. Shown below in the order raised and dis- Oppose any mandatory helmet or apparel laws cussed with our SSMROs is the MRF’s Legislative Strategy Agenda for 2011-2012. MRF will not support the use of E15 fuel until further testing is done; continue to seek recommendations from motorcycle original Transportation Equity Act (TEA) Reauthorization (the High- equipment manufacturers (OEM) way Bill) – closely monitor for any action that would positively or Pursue safer roadway design strategies and inclusion of negatively impact motorcycles, motorcycling, and motorcyclists motorcycles in ongoing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Continuation of the Motorcycle 2010 Grant Funding program work; encourage improved crash barriers and safer cable barrier – tighten up language for qualification and use engineering Continuation of the National Highway Traffic Safety Admini- Continue to promote the theme of crash avoidance versus stration’s (NHTSA) lobbying ban within individual states safer crashing, using the principles of HR1498 which urges NHTSA to focus on crash prevention and rider education Pursue continuation of the Motorcycle Advisory Council de- signed to advise the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on MRF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kirk “Hardtail” motorcycling issues Willard (Chair), Keith Ball, Dave Dwyer, Jeff Hennie, Cindy Oppose any federal blackmails or sanctions contained in the Hodges, Jay Jackson, Jim “Legs” Korte, Boyd McFail, Larry Nielson, John Pierce, Todd Riba Highway Bill related to motorcycles The MRF will not promote adoption of the SAE sound test as Continued on Page 19—MRF News
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December 2011 Outspokin’ 12 quence of it. The videos we show are a bit graphic, but they do ABATE OF not go too far and they definitely get the point across. We sell many products that have the LOOK TWICE SAVE A OHIO LIFE message on them, and will be coming up with some new FOUNDATION, products in the coming year. We have a Fatal Vision program that is all about operating a Inc. vehicle with in your limits. We can bring this program to your next meeting or event. We also put this program on for non- The Foundation was cre- motorcycle related events. So if your city or town is having an ated for Motorcycle Edu- Robin Blitz Pickins, event that might reach a lot of people, this would be a great cation and Safety, we are Foundation Treasurer program for that. a 501(c)(3), which means THE MRF has a new program: The 3R’s, BE RESPOSIBLE, we are non-profit and tax RIDE RESPONSIBLE and TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. This pro- deductible. We were cre- gram is a bit too graphic for high school age people, but it is ated to compliment great for the college age audience. If you have a college near ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Inc is a 501(c)(4), which means they can you that we could present lobby, but the donations to them are not tax deductible. rd this program too, we The Foundation just finished its 3 bike raffle and we are would be glad to do it. glad to say that JD Hill from Dayton won the bike; he bought the This is just a short ticket at the Blessing of the Bikes in the Spring of this year. Way overview of the Founda- to go JD. tion and what we do. I The Foundation has many motorcycle safety and educations hope to have some more programs. One of our finest is chaired by Mike Stock; this is the in depth articles in the Drivers Education Program. We have about ½ dozen people near future explaining that go into drivers education classes all over the state and pre- more about safety and sent a program that makes new drivers aware that there are education division of motorcycles out on the road and you need to look out for them. ABATE. We are always looking for more instructors, so if you might be interested in this, please get a hold of me. We have LOOK Robin Biltz Pickens, TWICE SAVE A LIFE wrist bands and Thumb rings that say ABATE of Ohio, TXTING KLLS, for anyone that does not do texting that is short Foundation Treasurer for TEXTING KILLS! We give these to the students in the (614) 539-1576 classes in hopes that with that wristband or thumb ring on they might think about what they are about to do and the conse-
December 2011 Outspokin’ 13 “The State Fair of Louisiana, for a minute, NCOM BIKER mind you, adopted a discriminatory position NEWSBYTES toward bikers by posting signs that would not allow them to attend the fair in their traditional Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, biker gear, some of which is protective gear,” National Coalition of Motorcyclists said Mary Baker in an article in the Examiner (NCOM) newspaper, adding that “…bikers everywhere contribute to charity in a way that not many COURT ALLOWS RAID ON RIDER ED other segments of the population do… And, FUNDS they definitely make an impact on the local The Illinois Supreme Court may have community, spending hundreds of thousands opened the door for states to reallocate hun- of dollars at local establishments including dreds of millions of dollars from dedicated funding to balance their restaurants, theaters, bars, parks, and small businesses. That is budgets. why it is disheartening to hear of discrimination based solely on In a recent 6-to-1 decision, the state’s high court upheld a prior appearance.” circuit court ruling that backed the governor and Legislature's abil- Upon being alerted of the fair’s new anti-biker policy, Facebook ity to take money from hundreds of special state funds to offset exploded with messages like this: "ALERT/INFO: The State Fair of budgetary deficits, a practice commonly referred to as “sweeping”. La. has adopted the policy: NO COLORS… Signs are now being Motorcycle riders sued former Gov. Rod Blagojevich after he posted at all gates. NO BIKER COLORS of ANY KIND. Please swept $1.2 million from the Cycle Riders Safety Training Fund pass this on to ALL BIKER friends and family. MC's are being Dis- (CRSTF) to pay general state bills after a 2004 law passed by criminated against. To Complain:::: Call State Fair of La. Let Your lawmakers allowed him to do so. A portion of the fee for an Illinois VOICES be heard.... Repost!!! Don't support the fair..." motorcycle license goes into the CRSTF, which ABATE of Illinois You can imagine that bikers, their friends and family were livid. argued was only to be spent on motorcycle safety education. They began to complain about the discrimination with phone calls "Clearly, the fee charged by the state for motorcycle registra- to the Director of the State Fair, and his offices. The result: Before tion and licensing is state revenue, and therefore the portion of this the end of the day, this message by the representative for Inde- state revenue which the General Assembly has allocated to the pendent Riders, Northwest Louisiana, was posted on Facebook: CRSTF is also public money," wrote Justice Anne Burke in the "UPDATE...UPDATE...UPDATE... WE HAVE WON !!!!! Just majority opinion. Burke rejected the ABATE lawyers’ argument that received a call... And the State Fair of Louisiana has now changed the special fund was tantamount to a special trust fund. their policy. THE SIGNS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND ALL BIK- The state Supreme Court concluded that the legislature cannot ERS ARE WELCOME AT THE FAIR !!!!!! Never, never, NEVER create an irrevocable trust with public money because this would underestimate the power of a close knit FAMILY !!! Thanks to all place an unconstitutional restraint upon the legislature’s plenary who made calls and helped !!!” power. Louisiana State COIR (Coalition Of Independent Riders) Com- Sweeping special funds was a controversial way to deal with mander Lionel “Nite Train” Bailey reported that the US Defenders budget deficits during the Blagojevich administration, and although and COIR conducted a phone campaign and not only have the the court’s ruling opens the door to more such sweeps, current Louisiana State Fair officials rescinded their No Colors policy, but Illinois Governor Pat Quinn opposes fund sweeps and has worked even offered to organize a Bike Night to a Blue Oyster Cult con- to end the practice. cert.
MICHIGAN REQUESTS YOUR SUPPORT FOR HELMET LAWMAKERS OVERRIDE GOVERNOR’S VETO OF RED FREEDOM LIGHT BILL Michigan may be on the verge of repealing their mandatory The Illinois House voted 94-21 and the Senate voted 45-6 to helmet law as Senate Bill 291 appears destined for the governor’s override Gov. Pat Quinn’s veto of the “Dead Red” bill supported by desk, and ABATE of Michigan has issued a “Call to Action” re- ABATE of Illinois that would allow motorcyclists to proceed through questing the help of all motorcyclists in their freedom of choice malfunctioning red lights. efforts. As written, House Bill 2860 sponsored by Senator Gary Forby SB291 passed the Michigan Senate 24-14 in late June, and is (D-Benton) and Representative Daniel Beiser (D-Alton), specifies now back for a “concurrence vote” after passing the House 69-39 that a motorcyclist would be permitted to legally run a red light on Nov 2nd, so a favorable vote will put ABATE’s hopes in the "after a reasonable period of time," but Quinn vetoed the legislation hands of Governor Rick Snyder who has not indicated whether he with the request that a two minute wait time be amended to it. will sign or veto the measure. Two previous repeal bills were ve- The law will now go into effect on January 1, 2012, and accord- toed by then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm. ing to Sen. Forby; “A measure I sponsored (HB 2860) will now “Governor Snyder prides himself on being all about business become law after I was successful in overriding the governor’s and helping business,” said Vince Consiglio, President of ABATE amendatory veto. To alleviate a few of the concerns some of my of MI, adding; “A letter from a ‘FREE’ State may help him realize colleagues raised, I introduced a "trailer bill" that requires motorcy- Michigan loses motorcycle money every day of the summer with a clists to wait 120 seconds before proceeding through the red light. mandatory helmet law.” For those of us who have been stuck at a light without it ever Under the bill, motorcyclists 21 and older would have the option changing to green, we know how reasonable this legislation is. 11 of riding helmet-free if they have two years of experience or have other states already have laws like this in place, none of which taken a safety course, and if they buy at least $20,000 in medical have tried to rescind it.” insurance. “Please urge Governor Snyder to support adult choice,” re- WEIRD NEWS: SPAIN FINES OVER HELMETLESS TOM quests Consiglio on behalf of ABATE, by contacting Governor Rick HANKS POSTER Snyder, State Capital, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, MI 48909 or call The Spanish distributor for the movie “Larry Crowne” (517) 373-3400 or e-mail [email protected]. was fined for a poster showing stars Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts riding a motorcycle without a helmet. BIKERS RALLY TO RESCIND UN-FAIR POLICY Continued on Page 22—NCOM Newsbytes
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convinced they will become side-car queens.
ASK OUR P.S. My friends have promised me a personlized concrete block and a 50 # lead wieght. They said something about right hand turns. I will soon learn LAWYER exactly what they were referring to.
BY OD AYLOR SURVIVING THE CLOSE ENCOUNTER R T - EGAL ERVICES Q: My local chapter might have a big prob- ABATE L S lem. We sponsor a charity ride every year, and we insist that all riders and passengers sign a release Q. DO YOU WANT TO SEE SOME OF THE and waiver. This year, we had somebody jump the BEST MOTORCYCLES, MOTORCYCLE ART AND AD- gate and get injured during the ride. He has said he VERTISING EVER PRODUCED? is going to sue us for failing to provide a safe ride. Since he didn’t sign a release and waiver, are we A. How about the 1902 Indian (only 2 in exis- screwed? - ABATE MEMBER tence), or a 1905 Harley, or a 1916 Indian, or the 1929 Indian Scout (the one favored at county fairs in the A: As I have long said, the best thing you wooden barrel WALL OF DEATH because of weight can do to protect your organization is to have a release and waiver signed by and handling), or a 1942 Indian four cylinder Police Model, or say a 1948 each participant and make sure you have procedures in place to make sure Indian Chief Roadmaster next to a 1953 Chino Panhead, like you would that everyone signs it. Sometimes, however, someone will slip over the gate have found in Hollister California in 1948, or the "Easy Rider Bike" that and get into the ride without signing the release, despite the best efforts of was burned in the movie and later restored, or Evel Knievel's jump bike the organizers. Always one of my big fears. next to Russ Hess’ “Art Attack” and more? If you like that sort of thing then go to the Eiteljorg Museum at White River State Park in Indianapolis from A recent opinion by the California Court of Appeals may pro- March 10 through August 5, 2012. Get ready to enjoy it folks because they vide you some breathing room. In that case, a couple injured in a recrea- are planning the best motorcycle art show in the country. It is called tional motorcycle ride sued because the ride did not have a police escort. “STEEL PONIES: MOTORCYCLES AND THE AMERICAN WEST.” The Plaintiff was an experienced rider and had signed waivers for previous rides, but somehow got in the ride without signing a waiver, including pre- This exhibit will feature production American made motorcycles during vious years of the same ride in which they were injured. The Court of Ap- motorcycles’ early years. Racing, stunts, delivery, transportation, touring, peals ruled that the injured couple “assumed the risk” of the ride. and military uses will be featured. This exhibit will be one of the first to address the popularity of motorcycles as an expression of identity and as an The couple on the ride were injured when a van swerved into their lane art form. The curators at the Eiteljorg have assembled a one-of-a-kind show causing a collision. The court ruled that the couple had waived any right to with artwork, period graphics and advertising from the old days. Don't miss sue even though they had not signed a waiver for this ride but had signed it. Stay tuned on this one for more information. such waivers in previous rides. (As I said earlier, waivers are still needed but this case helps with those that sneak into an event without signing a MY NEW HANDLE: SIDECAR ROD waiver) The court held that the risk of participating in a motorcycle ride Doesn’t A Side Hack Have All Of The Disadvantages Of A Motorcycle With with a large number of participants along public highways is self-evident, None Of The Advantages? and that the risk of being injured while in a motorcycle procession is well known as all rides do not have police escorts. The rule is that a voluntary I must confess. I have always wanted a side hack for what many will say is participant in a recreational activity cannot recover damages for injury from for no good reason. A friend of mine once said that a “side car has all the a co-participant or organizer if the injury arises from a risk inherent in the disadvantages of a motorcycle with absolutely none of the advantages.” I let activity and defendant does nothing to increase that risk. The court held that that expression guide me for over three decades. I have now struck a blow the lack of police escorts did not increase the risk of injury on a public for liberty. By the time the January edition of this column appears, I will be highway. a “side hack” owner - for good or bad. You can then honestly call me “Sidecar Rod.” My motivation - I am running out of time. And I had two This case is a victory for all organized motorcycle rides in this country and life-altering events hit me between the eyes. The first was running into Bob should result in lowering of insurance premiums for events- for those that Heady at the license branch plating his side car rig. Bob is one of those guys can get insurance. Recreational activity organizers can breathe a little easier you can’t get enough of. A former Marion County Deputy Sheriff, he went with this court decision if it becomes the trend in all states. on to become a Federal Bomb Demolition Expert. And just in time to go to Oklahoma City to investigate the bombing there and get his fill of Timothy NOTE: Marc Falsetti was the legal beagle on this one. Marc, thank you for McVeigh. You talk about a fascinating human being - Bob Heady is it. And your good eye. know one knows more about the pitfalls of a side hack and its beauty.
After only about 15 minutes of setting next to him waiting on license plates, Remember, injured ABATE members pay only 28 ½% of total recov- I knew that my ‘84 shovel FLH was going to have a rebirth of freedom and ery and expenses as approved by client, consistent with and conforming was going to have three wheels, despite arguments from my friends to the to applicable state law. Elsewhere, you may pay 33 ⅓%, 40% or even contrary. So off I went to LA Cycle in Whitestown. The owner is Larry 50% of your recovery. And, ABATE members are not charged for Averitt and he just happens to be the side car master. Years ago, Larry said recovery of damage to your motorcycle, and have access to a 24-hour he was coming to the Miracle Ride with his triplets. I wondered how he was toll-free telephone number. going to pull that one off until I saw him roll in with a FLH and side hack. Call us at (800) 25-RIDER There, bunched up in the side car was Larry’s triplets. Now that was a photo -op and a justifiably proud father if there ever was one. I don’t have triplets, If you have any questions you would like to ask the lawyer, but I do have a pair of shelter dogs that my wife and I just adopted. They are please submit them to ASK OUR LAWYER, at [email protected]. the second life-altering event. These girls want to go for a ride and they will © 2011, A.B.A.T.E. Legal Services - as soon as Larry gets done with the shovelhead. After a few trial runs, I am
December 2011 Outspokin’ 15 cured it to the cement floor and the ceiling beams. I then found Shootin’ some multi-colored track/spot lights at a yard sale and mounted them on the ceiling. Then I installed glass mirror tiles on the cor- ner walls. Within weeks the stage was set (pun intended) and the Breeze plenty of fun and frolic has been had by all over the years. Bum- mer’s Bar soon became “Party Central”. In fact, without any prompting from me, a tradition began where women would often leave their bras hung from the ceiling beams. Over 25 bras of assorted colors, material, shapes and sizes have mysteriously appeared there, not as trophies, but as testaments to the donors’ sense of frisky frivolity. When I married my most recent ex-wife, she and HER girl- friends would sometimes use the pole to work out on, utilizing a pole-dance aerobics video she found somewhere (Okay, I’ll fess- up....Santa gave it to her for Christmas). Now, keeping all that in mind for future reference...... An old friend of mine named Phil needed some bike parts. He was restoring a Shovelhead and I happened to have lots of parts that my son Jason (who I gave my ’74 to) has no use for and will probably never want. I bought that bike wrecked and rode it for twenty five years and I had a lot of stuff. So, I took some of the things that Phil needed over to his house one night and found him in his garage playing poker with his brothers. When I entered, I [email protected] immediately burst out laughing because they were playing cards on a gynecologist’s examining table!! by Bummer “Where the hell did you get THAT?!” I asked. “At a big flea-market. It’s a weight-bench.” HO HO HO!! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!!! “No it isn’t.” I hope all of you will be able to enjoy Christmas with your fami- “Yes it is. See, the back of it tilts up and even has stirrups so lies. I know sharing THAT with someone is what I miss most now you can do crunches.” that I’m single. Oh well, boo hoo. Like both of my sons often say Now, Phil wasn’t dumb, but he and his brothers were life-long regarding the military, “It is what it is.” and enough of that. bachelors. Actually, they sorta reminded me of an old under- I was gonna write a Christmassey story all about Yuletide ground comic book’s characters named “The Furry Freak Broth- trees, stockings hung, Santa, gift-giving and the “Spirit of the Sea- ers”. They honestly didn’t know! So I just let it ride. son”... about heart-touching memories of blazing fireplaces and “Okay, but if you ever wanna sell your ‘weight-bench’, let me glistening snowy evenings. Then I thought, This year I just ain’t in know. It might look good in my bar LOL.” and didn’t give it an- the mood for some reason LOL. So I’ll just blab about something other thought. entirely different and give it all a rest. Who knows where my head Sadly a few years later, Phil passed away. A month or so after will be next year? Like I said last month, nothing is permanent. that Jake, one of Phil’s brothers, called me one evening when But I DID mean it when I offered y’all a Merry Christmas. some friends and I were down in the bar having a few and listen- Like I’ve mentioned in the past, I used to play in a few bands. ing to some great old tunes (I do have a helluva music library). The most recent one (a blues band) was about fifteen years ago “Hello?” and we practiced here in my home because the other guys had “Bummer... I have that weight bench for you. We loaded it close neighbors. My house is a split-level, and we used to prac- onto my truck. Man that sucker is heavy! Can we bring it over tice in my bar-room which has a cement floor. Our drummer now?” would slide all over the place when playing, so I threw together an I had a buzz on and had no idea what he was talking about. 8’ square, sturdy wooden drum-platform for the corner of the But he went on to tell me that they were in the process of cleaning room. But eventually we had to dissolve the band because we all out Phil’s farmhouse and garage, that I had agreed to buy it, and had “real” jobs working afternoons or nights. We were booked that they only wanted the $20 they had invested in it. So I said, often, but since we could only play gigs on Saturday and Sunday “Okay....bring it on over.” thinking, What the hell am I gonna do evenings, we were never really “off work” and free to do other with a weight-bench? And then I returned to partying with my stuff. friends. In a little while, there they were. And there IT was, stand- Well, one night after we terminated the band, I was entertain- ing in the middle of my bar-room. ing a few people here in my bar and mentioned that I was gonna It didn’t take long for me to discover that women usually had a rip apart the drum-platform to burn it in the fire-pit out back. Then problem with seeing a gyno table in the middle of the bar. In fact, one of them, a woman who was a dancer, said, “Ya know, you sometimes they ran away screaming. So I moved it to my lower have a great sound system down here. You should keep the basement where my furnace, washer and dryer are to fold clothes platform, use it as a stage, and put a brass stripper pole on it! I on or whatever. The really funny thing is, when I did that I noticed can bring my girl friends over to practice.” What a great idea, I for the first time that the table had drawers, and when I opened realized, surprised that I hadn’t thought of it. And her offer of one I found over $30 in quarters obviously because those guys bringing girl friends over to practice dancing on the pole made played poker on it often. So I actually got the table for free AND complete sense to me (OH YES!), so I began thinking of how to made a ten dollar profit. get that together. Now, back when my place was “Party Central” I used to have First, I used a bar-supply catalogue that belonged to a friend an annual Halloween costume party. One year when they were who owns a tavern to order 10’ of brass tubing and mounting decorating for the party, the “Decorating Committee” decided to hardware (they use it for bar foot-rails etc.) When it arrived, I cut it cover the walls of the room that the gyno table is in with black off to the proper length, sawed a notch in the center of the plat- plastic. We also installed a fog machine, candles, a black light, form (which I had built in two pieces) for the pole and solidly se- and we hung whips on the walls and chains and hand-cuffs over
December 2011 Outspokin’ 16 the table. In short, we made that room into a class AA dungeon for the internet might do it. But almost every time I DO try computer the Halloween party. dating, things just turn out weird. A few days AFTER the party, my furnace needed work and my Well THIS time, a woman who first contacted me online just hap- regular guy (a good friend) was out of town, so I phoned the local pened to be coming to my small town anyway, so I invited her to heating company. I was in my garage doing something when this old come over sometime for coffee to allow us to actually meet in person. guy shows up to work on the furnace (I call anybody older than me an She surprised me by phoning a few hours later and telling me she “old guy”). I was right in the middle of tearing something apart, so I was on her way! So that I wouldn’t appear to be some kind of “player” just told him to go on in and to keep going down the stairs and he’d I immediately hurried down to the bar to at least take down the bras. I eventually find it. stuffed them in a bag and waited somewhat nervously for her to show Within minutes I realized what was happening and thought, ‘OH up. When she did and we got a bit more comfortable with each other, MY GOD! What is this guy gonna think!!’ Here was this elderly I showed her around and explained the history of the “Brass Pole”. dude...a straight-laced, complete stranger, passing through a com- She laughed all the way through the story that even included the gyno pletely decorated full bar where he couldn’t help but notice the bras table! And then she suggested that I put it in a column since she had hanging from the ceiling, the stage WITH a brass stripper pole in the read a few from the state website. So, here it is. center, and even spot lights. AND THEN going further downstairs to In truth, I despise dating strangers, even though this wasn’t exactly find a gyno table surrounded by whips, chains and handcuffs!!! a “date”. And this particular woman and I probably won’t even see I immediately dropped what I was doing and literally RAN down- each other again due to the facts that 1. I might have shocked her a stairs. I then casually tried to initiate a conversation with the guy. bit, and 2. She simply didn’t seem interested. And I’d understand “How ya doin’ today?” both reasons. After all, she seemed very conservative and it does The man wouldn’t even look at me. “Good.” take some amount of interest to want to invest the time (the longer the “Ya got the furnace under control?” better) to actually get to know ANYONE. Even then do we ever “Yup.” really? Most of us have even been married to someone for years, “Everything gonna be okay?” only to wake up one day and ask ourselves, ‘Who the hell IS this “Yup.” person I’ve been sharing my life with?’ But that’s not even the point of After a few more attempts, I just gave up and returned to my ga- all this. rage assuming he’d go back to his shop to exclaim, “You should see I guess the point (if there IS a point) is that whenever I even think what I just saw! This long-haired weirdo biker fella has a bar with about changing how I live, who I am, or even how I act, I soon find bras hanging all over the ceiling, a f&%k#ng stage WITH a stripper that the best thing for everyone concerned is to just be myself, be- pole, whips, chains and yadda-yadda-yadda-!!” cause like Simon and Garfunkel sang in “The Boxer”, ‘After changes Well, fast forward to yesterday.... upon changes we are more or less the same’. I never drink anywhere but home these days, and finding a com- I’ve also found that although it might have taken me a while to panion of the opposite sex is, to say the least, difficult for a bearded learn and understand this... I LIKE me. I like who I am and how I live. and long haired kinky fat guy who smokes like an old locomotive. I just don’t like being single and living alone. But I’d rather be alone Those of you who are men know that a biker event is usually the than living a frustrated lie. And being me is sure a hellova lot less WORST place to meet a woman. I simply don’t go that many other strain, hassle and work than trying to be someone else. places that would help in that regard, and whenever I try the old “Drop On the other hand now that I think of it, it might be kinda fun to be a jar of mustard on her foot” ploy at my local grocery store to meet Fritz the Cat. someone, all I get is yelled at. “Ouch!! You clumsy idiot!! What the hell’s wrong with you?!” I know my friends have gotten sick of me Bummer asking THEM to introduce me to someone. Hell, I even threw a hint PS...Be careful if ya go out on New Year’s Eve. Watch out for dum- out to y’all in a column last year with NO replies. So I just figured that mies, and don’t YOU be one.
December 2011 Outspokin’ 17 December 2011 Outspokin’ 18 (Continued from Page 9 - MRF News) awareness on issues that affect motorcyclists. I am honored to work with them to make their voices heard in Washington, and I look for- 11NR30 - MRF News Release - Mythbusters? Not Really. . . ward to continuing our efforts to reduce unnecessary and burden- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE some federal government regulations." 29 October 2011 John Reblin, who presented the award, pointed out that, Mythbusters? Not Really. . . "Representative Sensenbrenner was chosen because of the support Recently the Discovery Channel's popular program MythBusters he has given motorcyclists throughout the years with his common attempted to determine if a motorcycle is "better" for the environment sense approach with such things as HR 748 to prohibit the EPA from than a car. authorizing the use of gasoline greater than 10 percent ethanol in If you are not familiar the program, it's a cable reality show that takes certain vehicles, and HR 904 which would prohibit the Federal DOT on different challenges each week, such as "Can an airplane made from providing grants or any other funds to another unit of govern- of duct tape fly?" or "Will a bullet explode an RPG if they hit each ment for motorcycle-only checkpoints." other mid air?" and so on. The MRF joins ABATE of Wisconsin in recognizing the leadership The Hosts ran a number of somewhat scientific tests on a few motor- and dedication of the Honorable F. James Sensenbrenner. cycles to measure single vehicle emissions. The show determined 11NR32 - MRF News Release - "Call to Action" Motorcycle Hel- that, "At best, it’s a wash; motorcycles are just as bad for the envi- met Law Modification in Michigan ronment as cars. At worst, they are far worse." FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When tested side by side, a motorcycle will give off more of some 10 November 2011 gasses in the exhaust than a car of the same year. But that's to be Contact:Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and expected. As engines get smaller, it becomes more and more diffi- Public Affairs cult to use a catalytic convertor to catch all the gasses. So it be- "Call to Action" Motorcycle Helmet Law Modification in comes an engineering and usability issue to catch all of the gasses a Michigan car can. However, when it comes to CO2 emissions, motorcycles This release is being sent to you at the request of ABATE of Michi- emit a fraction of what cars are accountable for. It should be noted gan. Please direct any questions or comments to ABATE of Michi- that CO2 emission levels are largely what drive climate change legis- gan lation. From: Vince Consiglio, President, ABATE of Michigan Another factor that the MythBusters failed to account for was the To: MRF, All States SMRO population size. Motorcycles make up less than three percent of the From: Vince Consiglio, President, ABATE of Michigan vehicles on the road today. Such a small percentage of all total vehi- RE: "Call to Action" Motorcycle Helmet Law Modification in Michigan cles cannot be singled out as the lone problem. ABATE of Michigan would like the help of all motorcyclists in their That's not to mention all of the other factors that make motorcycles fight for freedom. Senate Bill 291 passed the Michigan Senate with more environmentally sound, such as smaller battery, longer life of a 24 YES vote to 14 NO vote in late June. We want to thank all vehicle, less raw materials to construct, less oil needed, and of those activists who sent a post card to Governor Snyder over the course, less fuel to operate. Also keep in mind how motorcycles summer. SB 291 passed the Michigan House of Representatives reduce congestion and do not contribute to gridlock. Add all those with a 69 YES to 39 NO on November 2nd. The bill must pass a factors up and motorcycles are far better for the environment than "concurrence vote" in the state senate and then will go to the gover- any car. nor. A letter from a "FREE" State may help him realize Michigan So for those of you out there who want to "go green," the Motorcycle loses motorcycle money every day of the summer with a mandatory Riders Foundation (MRF) suggests that you simply ride your motor- helmet law. Governor Snyder prides himself on being all about busi- cycle. ness and helping business. Please urge Governor Snyder to sup- 11NR31 - MRF News Release - Congressman Jim Sensenbren- port adult choice. ner Receives Award for Supporting Motorcyclists MAIL to: Governor Rick Snyder FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Capital 9 November 2011 P.O. Box 30013 Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner Receives Award for Lansing, Michigan 48909 Supporting Motorcyclists 517 373-3400 The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports that ABATE of Thanks for helping us in our efforts. Wisconsin awarded Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner with its Cer- Thanks again, tificate of Appreciation. The award goes to individuals who go above Vince Consiglio President, ABATE of Michigan and beyond when it comes to protecting motorcyclists’ rights. In years past, the award was reserved for ABATE members only; this is the first time it has ever been awarded to anyone outside the organi- Ride With The LeadersTM by joining the MRF at http://www.mrf.org/join.php or call 1- 202-546-0983 zation. Registration is easy and secure for MRF Regional and Meeting of the Minds confer- Sensenbrenner has redefined what it means to go "above and be- ences. Visit our website at http://www.mrf.org/events.php for further details and registration yond." He has worked tirelessly to protect motorcyclists' rights on information. Send in your nominations and donations for the MRF's Young Activist Scholarship every front at the federal level for over 35 years. "Not only are the fund today. For complete details, visit http://www.mrfae.org/yas.php. motorcyclists of Wisconsin in Mr. Sensenbrenner's debt, every mo- Sign up today for the MRF's new roadside assistance program by visiting http:// torcyclist in this country has benefitted from his steadfast support," www.mrf.org/mrfroadside.php The program is available to MRF members and non-MRF members. said Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice President Government Relations and © All Information contained in this release is copyrighted. Reproduction permitted with Public Affairs. attribution. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation, incorporated in 1987, is a membership- Representative Sensenbrenner has been the lead advocate for stop- based, national motorcyclists' rights organization headquartered in Washington, DC. The first motorcyclists' rights organization to establish a full-time presence in Washington, DC, ping motorcycle-only roadside checkpoints, supporting crash avoid- the Motorcycle Riders Foundation is the only Washington voice devoted exclusively to the ance over safer crashing, and lately the ethanol fuel issue. street rider. The MRF established MRFPAC in the early 1990s to advocate the election of The MRF also commends ABATE of Wisconsin for fostering a model candidates who would champion the cause of rider safety and rider freedom. The MRF proudly claims state motorcyclists' rights organizations and the very foun- relationship with an elected official. This should be an example to ders of the American riders' rights movement among its leading members. The MRF is everyone for developing a good working relationship with an elected involved in federal and state legislation and regulations, motorcycling safety education, official. training, and public awareness. The MRF provides members and state motorcyclists' rights organizations with direction and information, and sponsors annual regional and national Congressman Sensenbrenner, upon receiving the award, said, "I educational seminars for motorcyclists rights activists, as well as publishing a bi-monthly want to thank ABATE of Wisconsin for their tireless work to raise newsletter, THE MRF REPORTS.
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QUOTABLE QUOTE: “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." ~ George Orwell (1903-1950) author of “1984” CONGRESSMAN AUSTRIA APPLAUDS PRO-SECOND AMENDMENT LEGISLATION
Wednesday November 16, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Steve Austria (R Tired of – Beavercreek) applauded the House for bringing the National watching your Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 822) to the floor for a final Ready to vote. As a cosponsor, Congressman Austria will speak on the Freedom slowly House floor at approximately 1:15 p.m. today to urge his col- do something disappear? leagues to join him in voting for the bill. about it? “Many permit holders in Ohio still face uncertainty as to when they can conceal carry in other states,” Congressman Austria said. “As one of the thousands of Ohioans who currently holds a conceal carry permit, I understand the importance of the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act for my constitu- ents. This bill strengthens Second Amendment rights by al- lowing permit holders to freely travel in any of the 49 states that allow conceal carry without the uncertainty and confusion that currently exists when crossing state lines.” As former Chairman of the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee, Congressman Austria led the fight to pass legislation granting Ohioans the right to obtain a conceal carry permit. The Na- tional Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act builds upon Austria’s efforts in the Ohio Senate by allowing Ohioans and others with a valid permit issued by their home state to conceal carry while visiting other states where it is not expressly prohibited. H.R. 822 is not a federal takeover of the conceal carry permitting process, rather it preserves states’ rights by requiring residents to comply with their home state’s rules for getting a permit. The bill also maintains recip- A Membership Application is on the Back rocity agreements that states have entered into with Cover of this Issue other states. http://austria.house.gov/index.cfm? We Thank You in advance for your Support! sectionid=44§iontree=23,24,44&itemid=438
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Cleaning Out the Corral Classifieds are free to members, NO BUSINESSES ers, side covers, speedo, air cleaners, Ohio) Contact Mike @ 513- 569- 2555 PLEASE. Classifieds run for a maximum of 6 issues, & more. All for $1,500. Dan-o @ 330- or [email protected] unless you tell us otherwise. Send changes to 606-9102 [email protected] or call 937.477.5193 FOR SALE: 04/11 FOR SALE: 2006 HD “STREET BOB” 19.7k mi, Bl WANTED: Morris M-5 Magneto, new points, con- Cherry, 6 spd, 88” 1450cc eng. New Small black male leather riding chaps denser, plug wires, excellent shape. hand grips, mini ape hangers, chrome no fringe, new, used, or in any good $700. 8mm Clutch Basket & front pulley timing chain covr, forward cntrls, saddle condition. 31 to 32 waist, at least 29 kickstart only, excellent shape. $75. bags, Screamin’ Eagle pipes, rear seat, inseam if trimmed. Contact: Kevin Frost Krank vent for Shovel, new. $60. Com- sissybar, alarm system, chrm lic. plate at [email protected], or call Kevin at plete Primary inards, chain, basket, etc. holder, windshield. Asking $10,900, 330-325-3322 (1PM - 9PM). Please excellent shape. $100. Pentair pool Bob @ 765-732-4355 (Oxford area) heater 200,000 BTU excellent shape leave msg if not available. FOR SALE: 06/11 $195. Hayward earth filter, excellent FOR SALE: shape also. $145. Jeff Spradling 740- 2007 Honda VTX 1300c, 2,500 mi. 1997 883 Sportster with 5,593 original 676-8378 Region 1, Belmont Shield, floor boards, bags, dark metallic blue. $6,400. Michael - 330-503-8040 - miles, gets approx. 55 mpg. Extra parts FOR SALE: incl: seats, rear lowering kit, passenger Region Zero area. 2007 Sportster 1200XL Custom, white backrests and any original parts re- FOR SALE: NEW PRICE ! 0711 pearl paint. 450 miles. bought new at moved. Has quick release full wind- 1997 FLSTC. 29K/mi. Stage 1, S/E shield, hard locking saddle bags and Neidengards. $9,000. Call Russ @ 740 -76-8728 pipes. Frenched light rings, all black forward controls. Incl new rear tire and with factory leather bags. Looks great, oil filter change with purchase. Pics and FOR SALE: runs strong. (was $11,000) Now video available here: 75 Sportster Daily Rider $4,500 OBO. $9,500. For pic: [email protected]. http://ww.w.willypittman.com/ForSale.ht 60’s VW Trike Roller Project, $2,200 or Homer (James B. Blevins) 419-637- ml Price: $5,000 firm. Call between trade for step-thru scooter. Art (Rabbi) 2749 4:00 - 9:00pm EST 513-460-2915 419-335-1185 FOR SALE: 0911 Reg 5 FOR SALE: 11/10 1959 Triumph Trophy/Tiger; Pre-unit FOR SALE: 1968 FLH - completely rebuilt from the 650 single carb. Pretty much stock 2002 Red Harley Sportster 883, 13,440 frame up, minus the paint job. I have looking except for single solo sprung miles, Screaming Eagle II Pipes, S&S 95% of the correct Harley Davidson seat and passenger pad. Runs good, Air Cleaner & Carburetor, Forward parts, plus extras. Asking Have parts book and shop manual. No Controls, Detachable Windshield, New $12,000.00. Howard at 419-966-6544. engine number, original frame and Rear Tire, Good Front Tire, Double tranny numbers. No title. Asking $3,800 FOR SALE: 11/10 Laced Front Rim, New Mirrors. or best offer. Call Martin 937-426- $6,900.00 Call Jamie(419) 212-1112 1976 Gold Wing, in good condition, 7140 or email for pics and video at Can e-mail pictures: gerbie- partly disassembled. Was working on [email protected] restoring to original. Have all accesso- [email protected] WANTED: 0911 ries, fairing (with radio), bags and trunk. FOR SALE: 43,000 miles and motor runs. Will sale 1990 Ultra Classic Seat. Call Don @ Classic, 1978 Honda-Matic Hawk, good all or part out. must sell as we are mov- 740-824-3696 R-16 condition, blue in color, needs minor ing. Can deliver. Mike - 937-440-6950 WANTED: carb. cleaning. Under 15 K, original King Tour Pak to fit 1995 Electra Glide FOR SALE: 04/11 miles. New battery needs tires from Classic. Vivid Black preferred but all sitting; kept out of the weather. $1200 2006 Honda Rebel, black, forward con- considered if in good shape. Note: OBO call Vivian trols, leather saddle bags. 4,000 mi Newer or Quick release versions will $2,500 Misc parts for 2000 Fat Boy. 419-680-3857 leave name and number. NOT fit. 513-574-2624 leave message Call Vanessa @ 513-288-1220 FOR SALE: or email: [email protected] FOR SALE: Price Reduced $11,900 Brand new back seat dresser T-bag. OBO 04/11 Paid $280. Want $230. Never used. Note: Whomever called me about an 2001 Wide Glide/ black, 1450 cc, New 330-345-1000 Anytime. ad for the December Classifieds, battery, Custom Chrome Front Rim, FOR SALE: please call again or email me at out- Low miles/ 14,000. $18,000 in it. Asking [email protected]. I did not receive 03 Indian Chief parts: lights, turn sig- $12,900. ($100.00 upon sale donated your email ad, inbox nor bulk mail. nals, windshield, seat, gas tanks, fend- to The One Way Farm of Fairfield, Thanks.
December 2011 Outspokin’ 23 Self explanatory. (Continued from Page 6 - By-Law Changes) 1st reading of motions at the November 2011 BOD meeting: Motion 65: Motion 51: Delete Article 5: Election of the Chairman of the Board. Delete Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Safety and Edu- Article 6: Election of Region and County Officers. Re- cation Director in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the place with (new) Article 6: Election Procedures. Officers. Self explanatory. Self explanatory. Many changes in the Organizational Manual were nothing more Motion 52: than correcting spelling and grammatical errors. The Bylaw review Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Security Director committee determined that these were a matter of housekeeping in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. and motions are only proposed for changes that alter the intent, Self explanatory. meaning or procedures outlined in this document.
Motion 53: Motions made at the July 2011 BOD meeting: Add “The ability to establish and maintain communication with other members holding the same office title or seated Motion 88: Add “The appointment of an officer to a vacated BOD, on the same BOD, RBO or CBO board.” To (new) Arti- RBO or CBO office is on an interim basis. The service cle 5: Section 2, Qualifications of all Officers of ABATE. of the appointed officer is at the convenience of the Self explanatory. appropriate board.” To Article VI: Elections of Officers. Motion 54: To establish the ability to fill a vacated office. Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Events Director Motion 89: in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. Add “To network with other motorcycling organizations Self explanatory. in order to achieve mutual goals.” And “To oversee all official correspondence for ABATE.” Motion 55: To Article VII, Section 5: Shared Duties of the Chairman Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Products Direc- of the Board and the Executive Director. tor in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. Self explanatory. Self explanatory. Motion 90: Motion 56: Change Article VII Duties of the Officers, Section 6 Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Newsletter Di- Duties of the State Deputy Directors, Paragraph D to rector in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. “To assist in the planning, organization and execution of projects undertaken by the BOD.” Self explanatory. Self explanatory. Motion 57: Motion 91: Establish new section: Qualifications of the State Technology Add “To attend and record the proceedings of any other Director in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. meeting requiring an official record.” To Article VII, Sec- Self explanatory. tion 7 Duties of the State Secretary. Motion 58: Self explanatory. Motion 92: Establish new section: Qualifications of the Non-Voting BOD Add “To provide the BOD with a list of all region and Members in (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Offi- county officers at the January BOD meeting.” To Article cers. VII, Section 20 Duties of a Region Director. Self explanatory. Add “To provide the RBO with a list of all county officers Motion 59: after the completion of the election cycle.” To Article VII, Establish new section: Qualifications of a Region Director in (new) Section 21 Duties of a County Coordinator. Self explanatory. Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. Self explanatory. 2nd reading of motions at the September 2011 BOD meeting:
Motion 60: Motion 93: Establish new section: Qualifications of a County Coordinator in Add “This document supersedes any previous versions (new) Article 5: Qualifications of the Officers. of the ABATE of Ohio Constitution.” To Article XI: Mis- Self explanatory. cellaneous. Motion 61: Self explanatory. Add “The ability to motivate members and officers.” To Motion 94: Add “To keep the BOD, the Region Safety and Educa- Qualifications of All Officers. tion Officers and the ABATE membership informed of Self explanatory. any safety and education issues or activities.” To Article Motion 62: VII, Section 11: Duties of the State Safety and Educa- Establish new section: Qualification of a Region Secretary in tion Director. (new) Article 5 Qualifications of the Officers. Self Explanatory. Self explanatory. Motion 95: Change Article VII, Section 13: Duties of the State Motion 63: Events Director, Paragraph E to “To serve as chair of Establish new section: Qualification of a Region Treasurer in the annual state fund raiser committee.” (new) Article 5 Qualifications of the Officers. Self explanatory. Self explanatory. Motion 96: Motion 64: Add “To promote a positive image of ABATE.” To Article Establish new section: Qualification of a County Secretary in Continued on Page 33 - By-Law Changes (new) Article 5 Qualifications of the Officers.
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Please plan on coming to our Trum/Mah meeting REGION ZERO held on December 17th beginning at 6:30PM. The location will be
Region Director: Tammy Blanton - 330-272-2038 sent to you via mail due to RC’s recent closing, and will be posted on Region Zero Meetings: Contact your County Coordinators for our regional website at: http://regionzero.abate.com/. Or, you can call time and location: me at 330-872-1198 for details if ya need. At this meeting we’ll be Columbiana: Sam Sacconi 330-227-9900 meetings on 4th Sunday voting for county and regional officers AND having our annual Christ- of Month, 2:00 pm. mas Party immediately after the vote. Mahoning: Ron Blanton 330-272-2265 Now, stay outta the hospital AND outta jail on New Year’s Eve brothers and sisters, Stark: Connie Larsen 330-257-9198, 3rd Sunday, 3:00 pm. Trumbull: Ron Blanton 330-272-2265 - Check County News for meeting location. Bummer Summit County: Paul Stokes 330-644-4572 REGION ONE Website: http://regionzero.abate.com Region Director: Larry Dobbins - 740-219-2716 Region Zero [email protected] Columbiana County Dep. Director: Mike Aftanas- 304-479-2108 Belmont County: Bob Nagy– 740-695-5780 Harrison County: Paul Rayl– 417-737-1314 Stark County Jefferson County: Steven Diekmann 740-632-2950 Summit County Monroe County: OPEN Trumbull/Mahoning Counties Website: www.region1.abate.com
Merry Christmas and I hope ya have a safe New Year’s Eve! Region 1 th st nd The Region Zero 19 Annual Hog Roast held October 1 and 2 at Pooch’s tavern in Mecca was cursed with REALLY crappy weather this year. Most of both days were drizzly, damp and bitingly Harrison County brrrrisk. But since the event was planned months in advance and the advertising was already out and about, the only thing we could do REGION TWO was bite the bullet and keep those who did show up entertained. It wasn’t the first time the weather sucked for an event, nor will it be the Region Director - Dave Davis - 740-349-9499 last. That’s the problem with ANY outside event, but particularly in Deputy Director - Russell Brooks - 740-674-6094 October. Because of this, it was already agreed upon before this Region 2 meetings will be held in the year 2011 at The Zanes- event even happened that NEXT year we’re gonna be having it a ville American Legion Post #29 @ 27 South 3rd Street, Zanes- month or so earlier. Still, we had a good (but small) turnout, the food ville, Ohio 43701, at 2:00 p.m., always on the first Sunday, ex- was excellent, the bands (who played inside) were great, and we cept July 17th and NO MEETING in AUGUST!! even had some great vendors show up. The vendors understood and Coshocton County: June Davis 740-349-9499 have been in bad weather situations before, so I’m sure they’ll be Guernsey County: Pat Foraker 740-679-2494 back next year with many others. This new location and facility is Licking County: June Davis 740-349-9499 fantastic!! Pooch’s spacious back yard (right next to the lake) and Muskingum County: Terry Billy 740-872-3686 covered smoking deck (with its own bar) are perfect for an event that Please contact your County Coordinator for more information I’m sure will get bigger and bigger each year. The state-owned huge and directions. parking lot beside the bar will come in handy too. The bar itself was Region website: http://region2.abate.com
(and always is) VERY cool. Many thanks to the bar’s owners (Bruce Muskingum County and Paulette) for their continued support of ABATE. And thanks to our dedicated ABATE event team members, headed by our illustri- ous Regional Director Tammy Blanton (poor ‘lil wet girl) who even stayed there in a tent all weekend with her husband Ron. Due to her meticulous planning and wisdom, what could have been a financial disaster for ABATE wasn’t, and turned into a good time for everyone. Now, the NEXT weekend, Trum/Mah County’s “Zip It Up Run” on Oct. 9th out of Face’s Lounge in Newton Falls had GREAT weather and a GREAT turn-out!! It was 80 plus degrees, the sky a deep blue, and the leaves were turning (which is why this run is always so cool). Our Road Captain, Mike “Zedo” Sklepko must have been thinking of that when he chose the route that wound through beautiful small towns and farm country. Over 172 people were on the run, setting a new record for this annual event. Face’s courteous staff, large bar- room and parking lot was (as always) the perfect place for staging a decent-sized run like this. Our October 15th Mah/Trum meeting was at the Borderline in Girard. The talk was of our recent “Zip It Up” run and our Regional Hog Roast. Nominations were begun for county, regional and state offices and will continue until the close of our next month’s (November’s) meeting.
December 2011 Outspokin’ 27 at Walmart on December 3rd at 10:00 A.M. with wrapping to fol- REGION THREE low at the Eagles. Our last meeting of the year on December 11th
Region Director: Mark Davis 419-649-0240 at DeLuca’s Dugout at 1:00 P.M. with voting on next year’s For Region 3 meetings, please contact your County Coordi- officers. Toy delivery on December 17th with our Christmas party nator or your Region Director, Mark Davis for all information. to follow, it is being held at DeLuca’s this year. Allen County: Dana Frost 419-229-0928 We will also be sponsoring a blood drive in Dempsey Eggers' Logan County: Jack Linet 937-585-4155 name. Contact Theresa Shoemaker for more information on this. Paulding County: Daniel Bustos 419-399-5291 I would like to thank all my officers for the hard work they did Putnam County: Lynda Schnipke 419-453-3834 this year and the support they gave me. Thanks Woody, Everette, Van Wert County: Kevin Feathers 419-695-3846 Theresa, Carol, Mary, Jason & Bob, Haskel & Randy and Denny, Region Website: http://region3.abate.com it was a pleasure working with you all and I really appreciate eve- rything you did this year. Hope to see everyone at the December meeting. REGION FOUR Until then be safe, Region Director: Ruby Worchuck, [email protected] Cheap Charlie 419-256-2560 419-966-9131 Region 4 meetings are held the Second Sunday of every month. Board meetings are at 1:00 and General Membership REGION SIX meetings are at 2:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Meetings Region Director: Carla Lawson 937-878-0856 are held between the four county areas. Please contact your Deputy Director: Mo Griffin County Coordinator for more info. Champaign & Clark County: Kirk Goings 937-845-1992 Meet- Defiance County, Jami Young, 419-438-7060 ings: 4th.Saturday @ 2:00pm. Honey Creek, 11475 Mussel- Fulton County, Art “Rabbi” Miller Jr. 419-335-1185 man Rd., New Carlisle 937-845-2000 Henry County, Mike Browneller 419-274-8230 Darke County, Glen Bryant 937-541-6116 Website: http://region4.abate.com Greene County: Wendell McCarthy 937-318-2620 Region 4 Meetings: 4th Saturday, Melissa’s Pub & Grub, 5440 Intra- state Dr., Fairborn, Ohio 45324 @ 4:00 pm. REGION FIVE Miami County: Larry Smith 937-773-7894 Meetings: Last Sat- urday @ 10:00am, Heck Yeahs in Piqua
Montgomery County, OPEN Region Director: Ralph Buss 800-582-5577 Preble County, James Morelock Clermont County Meeting – Denny Wichert Third Sunday of Meetings: 2nd.Sunday @ 1:00pm, Jackass Flats 6024 Rip month @ Shaffer Shack, 4700 State Route 276, Batavia, Ohio Rap Rd. Dayton 937-236-4329 , 1:00 pm Website: www.region6.abate.com Clinton County Meeting – Charlie Shoemaker Second Sunday of month @ DeLuca’s Dugout, Wilmington, 1:00 pm. Region 6 Hamilton, Butler and Warren County (Combined meeting)– Tim Kaelin First Sunday of month, @ Charlie’s Throttle Stop, Hello Region 6, Route 4, Fairfield, 1:00 pm. Well December is here again. What else can I say other than Website: http://region5.abate.com 2011 was an awesome year here in Region 6. I have seen some amazing growth in the region both in numbers and devotion for Region 5 taking the time to stand up for all bikers and keeping our free- Butler, Hamilton and Warren County doms free. I would like to thank everyone, officers and members alike, for Clermont County your friendship and support here in Region 6 for the 2011 year.
Without all of you none of this would have been possible. Happy Holidays Clermont County Welcome aboard Glen Bryant. Thank you for stepping up to Time to merge our meetings .Clermont county is now merged with Darke County’s Coordinator position. We look forward to this other counties and is meeting at the Train Stop Inn 7837 Old 3c county being an active part of our organization. Hwy. Maineville, OH(513) 683-0207. Time is the first Sunday of every ***ELECTION POINTS FOR THE 2012 YEAR REGION 6*** month at 1pm. So come out great place with good riding all DARKE COUNTY: December 17th. 2:00pm, Hickory around and vote for officers. County events will continue in each River, 135 S. Garber Dr., Tipp City OH. 45371. active county. MIAMI COUNTY: “ALSO THE CHRISTMAS PARTY” Have a Merry Christmas and I thanks everyone for supporting December 17th. 6:00pm, Heck Yeah, 5795 N. Co. Road 25A, Pi- ABATE of Ohio, INC. qua OH. 45356. Please remember to bring your current ABATE mem- Ken Howell bership card as well as I.D. Thanks. ABATE OF OHIO,INC FOR ALL OTHER COUNTIES AS WELL AS CAN- Region 5, Legislative Director CELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER, PLEASE CHECK THE WEBPAGE WWW.ABATE.COM/OHIO/REGION6. Clinton County Carla Lawson Hello Clinton County, ABATE of Ohio Inc. Hope everyone is doing well. We have almost made it through Region 6 Director another year. December is a busy month, Toys for Tots shopping (937)878-0856/(937)308-0385
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REGION SEVEN I need everybody to have a safe and happy holiday and we'll
Region Director: Brian Jordan 419-307-3506 kick off 2012 Sunday Jan. 8th at the West End Inn in Malvern. [email protected] Later, Region meeting 3rd Sunday of odd months, 2:00pm, Stone Tim Cordray Street Tavern, Stone Street, Fremont, OH Region 8 Director
Erie County: Open, contact Dan Reilly, 419-217-1920 Huron County: Open, Dan Reilly, 419-217-1920 Hello Region 8 members, Lucas County: Open, contact Mike Stock, 419-654-5446 Hope you are all getting some riding in on these beautiful Sandusky County: Contact Ben Wheeler, 419-559-4559 November days we have been having. Pretty soon there will be Seneca County: Open, Brian Jordan, Dir., 419-307-3506 white stuff flying and the bikes will have to go up till Ottawa County: Bill Bowersox, 419-705-8896 - last Sunday spring. Please don't forget that December 3rd is our Christmas each month Gathering at Lews whose address is: 3238 Lincoln Way East, Wood County: Open, contact Mike Stock, 419-654-5446 Massillon, Ohio. If you missed the Halloween Spooktacular with Website: http://region7.abate.com Scott & Gus, you will have another chance at the Christmas
Region 7 Gathering to enjoy their music. On a serious note, we have elections at our next meeting on Ottawa County December 11th at Lews. All meetings start at 1 pm. Please come Wood & Lucas County and vote. All positions are important to our club and we are growing as Region 8. We need all of your support and concerns REGION EIGHT so that we can take them to Columbus. Ride Hard, But Always Ride Safe Region Director: Tim Cordray 740-269-1213 Email: [email protected] Rusty Deputy Director: Rusty Pierce 330-340-8882 Region 8 Deputy Director Carroll County: Mike McGinness 330-407-3183 Stark County: Ed Harper 330-866-5221 Tuscarawas County: Matt Indermill 330-243-1096 REGION NINE Board Meetings at noon, Region meeting at 1:00 pm Website: www.region8.abate.com Region Director: Kolman Fuzy, 614-332-0198 [email protected] Region 8 Deputy Director: Bo Essig, 614-493-1314 Delaware/Union: Harley Stock, 419-654-5448 Hello Region8, Franklin County: First Sunday each month, 12:00 pm, Well I'm sure by now that everybody has seen, heard, or Rick Jessee, 614-402-7234 witnessed that the Halloween Spooktacular was all that and then The location changes from month to month. some, thank you everybody! Bob Shonk, Dorothy and the Tin Pickaway and Madison Co’s: Jeff Bowersock, 614-306-2570 Lady from Somerdale Inn send out a big thank you to everybody Combined meetings are now combined with Franklin County also. listed in their county report or Kolman’s article. Hopefully everybody got the info on the Christmas Party Madison County: Open, contact Kolman Fuzy (info above) change and made it. A big thank you goes out to Hip, Dan and Pike, Ross & Scioto Counties: Tom Heinrich 937-371-9920 everybody else that jumped to make it happen. Website: http://region9.ABATE.com Don't forget that our December meeting is the 11th at Region Nine Lew's, 3238 Lincoln Way East in Massillon and it's Election time and several positions will need filled and/or voted on like Stark Hello, Region Nine: County Coordinator, Ed's stepping down because of health is- This is going to be the year-end thank you article. I would like sues. Thank you Ed for everything you've done for Region 8. to start out by thanking the Veterans in our organization, and also Another position that would be nice to see filled is the Safety & all Veterans worldwide. Thank you for your service and dedica- Education Officer, Mike Stock has a great program set up to get tion. Another huge thank you goes to those who are actively in us started, Region 8 just needs somebody to take it on and get it the Military, fighting for our freedoms and protecting us. This also going. Anyone interested contact Rusty or myself or just come to extends to their families, who are sacrificing much as well. Fi- the December meeting. nally, to those Veterans who have paid the ultimate price, another Speaking of Rusty thank you for the compliment in last heartfelt thank you, and God bless. Please take a moment or two month’s Outspokin'. Also, thank you to all of Region 8 from the to keep all members of the Military, past and present, in your ones that took on officer positions, to those that helped out and/or minds and hearts; and if you know a Vet, thank them, buy them a attended meetings and/or events throughout the year and to meal, or a drink, and reflect on where our freedom would be with- those that remained members of Region 8. We had a good year out them. and with this momentum and support we can have a better one in Another round of thanks should go to the Officers of Region 2012, we can crank up our current events and we have a new Nine. Thanks to all of you. You have given your time and effort, event we're putting together in May. So let's Rock 'n' Roll. dedication and inspiration to the organization. You have made my A.B.A.T.E. has a lot of good things going on, make sure you job a lot easier and fun, and for that I am truly grateful. To those flip back a few pages and check out Woody's article for the latest of you who will be returning next year, I am looking forward to on the right of way bill, the handle bar bill, and everything else we working with you, once again. To those who will not, once again, have going on on the legislative side. Also make sure to check thanks. More thanks to those new members who have accepted out the AMA and the MRF articles or just come to the meetings nominations for positions next year. I am looking forward to work- and listen to Pudge. (Continued on Page 32)
December 2011 Outspokin’ 29 December 2011 Outspokin’ 30 December 2011 Outspokin’ 31 (Continued from Page 29 Region News) Website: www.region12.abate.com On a local level, I would like to thank all those individuals who NEXT MEETING: Call TJ above or Jim Elgin @ State office worked so hard on the Franklin County Toy Run. I will not name with ?’s. any names in this article; you all know who you are. I will however, do that in next month’s article, along with a report on the event REGION FOURTEEN itself. Region Director: Steve Lindsay, 740-360-0471 Thank you to all the businesses who have either hosted a Call your Region Director for R14 meeting times and loca- meeting, an event, or have supported ABATE in our various en- tions. deavors all year. We will continue to need that support even more Crawford County - Joe Swartz - 419-569-2231 in the next two years. Email - [email protected] It is hard to keep thanking everyone who needs thanking, Hancock County - Mark Baden - 419-722-3268 without becoming extremely redundant, but I have to give the Hardin County - Mac McFarlin - [email protected] biggest thank you to you, the members of ABATE. YOU are the Marion County - Open, Meeting Info, Kim Pickett organization, and the lifeblood of what we are trying to accom- Morrow County - Open plish. Thank you to everyone who has renewed your membership, Wyandot County - Open and thanks to all the new members who have decided to join us in Website: http://region14.abate.com the fight to defend our rights. Region 14 My last thank you goes to Diane Thompson, our capable newsletter editor. She has to bear the onus of my perpetual tardi- REGION SIXTEEN ness with these articles. She is always gracious, but deep down, I know she would like to bury a boot in my behind. If I return for Region Director, Michael McLaughlin 330-336-7464 another year, I will do my best to turn them in on time. Meetings : Call for dates, locations or directions. As for the past year, it has been a difficult one for all con- Ashland County: Rick McClure 419-869-7025 cerned. The biggest challenge is declining membership. Some of Holmes County: Garrison “Cowboy” Whitman 330-567-3127 this is probably due to the economy, some due to burnout, and Lorain County: Open some to apathy. Regional website problems, dissension within the Medina County: Garret Robison 330-278-2714 organization, and other issues loom over the horizon. We continue Richland County: Dawn Berkshire 419-571-7882 to deal with these issues now, as well as into the future. Remem- Wayne County: Milan Sigler 330-201-2458 ber no issue can be effectively dealt with, without unity of purpose. Website: http://region16.abate.com Remember, elections will be held at the December Franklin County meeting, both for Officers and a meeting location. We are Region 16 going back to the 6 month/6 month format. Bring your ABATE membership card-rosters will be checked. Meeting location is the Christmas Party and Elections Region 16 / Wayne County Birch Tavern in Groveport. -- December 10, Saturday, 6:00pm - East of Chicago Pizza, 801 One final thing-PLEASE DO NOT TEXT ME!! If you need to W. Old Lincoln Way, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Note: Our annual talk to me, please call me (614-332-0198). If you get my voice Christmas Party and elections has been moved back a week. This mail, leave a message, I will get back to you. You can also email year it will take place on the Second Saturday of December. All me. If you do, please indicate something in the subject line that members of Region 16 are welcome to attend. There will not be a references ABATE. I do not open emails from email addresses Holmes County meeting in December. that I don't recognize, unless there is something in the subject line As another year comes to a close, I'd like to thank all the Re- that is ABATE or motorcycle issue related. Please keep that in gion 16 members who have been attending meetings, and helping mind. out at events. Without your help, we wouldn't have a region.
Ride Hard, Ride Smart, Ride Free Michael McLaughlin Kolman Director Region 16 Region 9 Director [email protected] 614-332-0198
DECEMBER MEETING: 12-4-11 Noon BIRCH TAVERN, 639 Main Street Groveport, OH 614-836-9776
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: Theresa Knipp 740-534-0048 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
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Continued from Page 24 - By-Law Changes
VII, Section 1: Duties of all Officers of ABATE. Self explanatory. Motion 97: Add new Article VII, Section Duties of the ABATE of Ohio PAC Fund Chair. Self explanatory. Motion 98: Add “To recognize and develop the strengths of indi- viduals as members and officers.” To Article VII, Section 1: Duties of all Officers of ABATE. Self explanatory. Motion 99: Establish new section “Duties of a Region Secretary” in Article VII: Duties of the Officers. Self Explanatory. Motion 100: Establish new section “Duties of a Region Treasurer” in Article VII: Duties of the Officers. Self Explanatory. Motion 101: Establish new section “Duties of a County Secretary” in Article VII: Duties of the Officers. Self Explanatory.
1st reading of motions at the November 2011 BOD meeting:
Motion 102: Add new paragraph “Elections for all offices of the RBO and CBO will be held during December of each year. One-year terms will commence in January of following year.” To Article 6: Election of Officers. Self explanatory. Motion 103: Clarify paragraph G in Article 6: Election of Officers to read “Election rules and procedures are defined in the ABATE Bylaws.” Cancer Society Self explanatory. Breast Cancer Society Motion 104: Fallen Heroes Add “To provide a list of all Region and County Officers Firefighters Funds to the State Office within 7 days of the last election in Fireman’s Toys 4 Kids the region.” To Article VII: Duties of the Officers, Section Multiple Benefits for Local Children during Holidays 22: Duties of a Region Secretary. Self explanatory. Our Troops and Veterans Motion 105: Scholarship Funds Add “To provide a list of all County Officers to the Re- And Multiple Memorial Benefits gion Secretary within 3 days of the last election in the region.” To Article VII: Duties of the Officers, Section 25: Also: Duties of a County Secretary. American Motorcycle Association Self explanatory. Motorcycle Riders Foundation Ride Smart, Motorcycle Ohio, ODPS
And These Events: AMA Vintage Days The Moose Bike Blessing of Dayton CycleFest USA Easyrider Shows and Events Giant Swap Meet International Motorcycle Shows Louie Run Ohio Bike Week Wauseon Antique Show & Races
And all of our Sustaining Supporters!
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Points are issued to members in good standing for activities they have been involved in throughout the year. "Rockers" (patches) are awarded in the Spring of each year for the past year’s points collected. The following list shows activities and point amounts for each. Check with your County & Regional officers for more information.
Riders with ththee Highest Yearly Mileage 1 Top three(3) in each Region, Verified by County or Regional Officer
1 Attending Regional Board Meetings
Being A Member of any Other Motorcycle Rights Organization 1 MRF, AMA, etc, etc. One (1) point each
1 For Attending Region or County Meetings and/or Events
1 For Attending an "Out of Your Region" Function
2 For County Reps and Officers for getting Memberships and/or Renewals
2 For each NEW Membership you sign up to ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
3 For attending a State Function, Run, etc, etc.
5 Volunteering to work at an ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Function
5 Being a Licensed Instructor of a Rider Education Course
5 For Voting
5 For being an appointed or elected officer within ABATE of Ohio, Inc.
For receiving a reply from an Elected Official You've Written to. 5 Show reply to County and/or Region Rep
For Completing RED CROSS First Aid, CPR 5 (Must verify completion)
For taking a Rider Education Course 5 (Must PASS Course and verify!!!)
2011 Total Points
Name: ______Phone: ______
Region: ______County: ______
Region Director: ______
County Coordinator: ______
Comments:
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ABATE of Ohio, Inc. is not a motorcycle club. We are an organization dedicated to the freedom of the road for all motorcyclists. Our creed follows:
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.
Clubs, businesses and generally any group of people greater than or equal to one person may become a sustaining supporter, a means to participate, be involved, be informed and be a part of Ohio’s best State Motorcyclist’s Rights Organization (SMRO) with- out having to enroll each person within the group, club or organization as a full member. With an annual contribution of $100, sustaining supporters receive from ABATE of Ohio, Inc.: 1 copy per month of the “Outspokin’” Newsletter to the organization’s address; Monthly recognition in the Outspokin’ for the organization’s commitment to ABATE of Ohio; Recognition on our website, www.abate.com. Sustaining supporter groups do NOT have voting rights, but all regional, county and state meetings are open for attendance and participation in discussions regarding our Right to Ride It Our Way.
Group Information:
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Enclose $100 with application so that we may fully process your request.
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.
Thank You for Supporting Us in Supporting Your Rights!
Journeymen M.C. - Haskel Combs Jr. Earl “Shooter” Smith, Region 9
Chuck & Eiko Calvert KMRO-Ky. Motorcycle Riders Org.
Marion Area Harley Riders Amer. Legion Riders, Post 49, Wilm.1210
Trojans MC V-Twin Cruisers MC, Painesville, OH
Iron Horsemen MC Barbarians Motorcycle Club, North 0910
Outlaws MC, Dayton, Ohio Eagle Riders Grp Westside FOE 3986 0211
Confederation of Clubs Cuyahoga Falls Moose Riders, #918 0411
In Memory: Barb “Penny” (Elgin) Carpenter ITI-International TechneGroup Inc. 0711
Crystal Lakes Moose Riders, Hrd 2464 ABATE of Ohio Foundation 0711
ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Region 9 Joe & Robin Pickins 1211
December 2011 Outspokin’ 35 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
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.
Long Term Business Advertising Information Short Term Business Advertising Information All Long Term Advertisers receive as a thank-you for their support of ABATE of Ohio, Inc. and our mission: 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 12 issues (1year) subscription to our monthly newsletter advertise for 12 consecutive issues, please use the Long Term Form “Outspokin’” above. This form is also available on our website, 1 advertising space in each issue of “Outspokin” - Advertising www.abate.com/outspokin on page 36. levels are noted below. Check the months in which you desire your ad to be published: 1 advertising space on the www.abate.com website ___Jan ___ Feb ___ Mar ___ Apr ___ May ___ Jun 1 supporter certificate suitable for display at your business Business advertisers are encouraged to offer ABATE members dis- ___ Jul ___ Aug ___ Sep ___ Oct ___ Nov ___ Dec counts for those who present their valid ABATE membership cards
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
Business Information:
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City, State & Zip: ______
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Pay by Credit Card Info: Check one - MC ______VISA ______Name on Card: (exactly) ______
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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
Send artwork in .jpg, .tif 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. 03/2011
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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.
RESTAURANTS & TAVERNS Krol Cycle 10121 Broadway Garfield Hts 216-271-3677 Smilin’ Skull Saloon 108 W Union Athens 740-592-5625 RT 51 Custom Cycle 23095 Woodville Genoa 419-855-2255 Budapest Inn 3780 Mahoning Austintown 330-792-7346 American Twin 1214 S State Girard 330-545-0707 Crazy Fox Saloon 114 W Mansfield Bucyrus 419-562-1256 Hogpath Custom Cycle 5572 Hogpath Greenville 937-547-9151 The Horseshoe Bar 152 Washington Sq Bucyrus 419-562-6615 Motorcycle Parts & Service 4100 Venture Groveport 614-836-5859 Wet Spot Bar 109 N Water Caledonia 419-845-3000 Hillsboro Motorcycle Works 402 N West Hillsboro 937-840-0464 Hooters Beechmont Cincinnati 513-943-0021 Muffler Brothers 5210 Brandt Pike Huber Hts 937-233-2440 Hooters Springdale Cincinnati 513-671-2772 Southern Ohio V-Twin 7460 Princeton Liberty Twp 513-777-9974 Stumble-In-Saloon 201 Linden Cincinnati 513-242-6500 Allen Nott Honda/Kawasaki 3619 Elida Lima 419-331-2333 White Front Café 244 Smithfield Dillonvale 740-769-2656 Plus Cycles 43315 State Route 154 Lisbon 216-424-0505 Down on Main Street Bar & 155 N Market E Palestine 330-425-9899 Ramey’s Motorcycle Parts 15284 Old McArthur Logan 740-385-9038 Grill Carlton Harley-Davidson 11771 State Route 44 Mantua 800-633-6997 Downtowner’s Lounge 235 S Main Findlay 419-424-5800 Wildcat Custom Cycle 4102 County Road P McClure 419-748-8162 Oak Grove Tavern 8340 Alkire Galloway 614-878-9704 Lakota Motorsports 6581 Cincinnati Dayton Middletown 513-779-5588 Laidback Bar & Grill 2704 N 2nd Hangingrock 740-532-4001 Ned’s Cycle Works 6507 Trenton Franklin Middletown 513-422-4605 Blue Room Restaurant & Bar 129 S Main Kirby 419-273-2125 Hill’s Performance 5150 State Route 15 Ney 419-658-2658 Country Kitchen Restaurant 3150 State Route 350 Lebanon 513-932-7680 Overkill Motorworks 8750 Sprucevale Rogers 330-227-2161 Beer Barrel Pizza 1840 S Dixie Hwy Lima 419-229-6211 All American Wheels 4085 Herner Co Line Southington 330-898-5559 Aponte’s Pizzeria & Family 753 Reading Mason 513-336-7400 Sugarcreek Motorcycle 3265 Clear Springs Spring Valley 800-303-0410 Restaurant Soles Motor Sports 104 N Defiance Stryker 419-682-1108 Mason Pub 753 Reading Ste B Mason 513-339-1005 Muffler Brothers 307 E Main Trotwood 937-837-6005 Skyline Chili 5214 Bardes Mason 513-398-4986 Fayette County Choppers 249 E Court Wshngtn Ct Hs 740-335-7433 Drifters Bar & Grill 1008 Duncan SW Massillon 330-832-8920 Thunder Hollow Cycles 100 Bentonville West Union 937-549-4477 Ride to Freedom Bar & Grill 1318 Erie Massillon 330-832-0248 Indian Motorcycle Weston 20660 US Route 6 Weston 419-669-4709 Jade’s Convenient Store 2528 Commercial Mingo Jct 740-598-3243 Boob’s Bike Shop 983 W Main Wilmington 937-383-4858 Pat Dees Tavern 9254 Old Route 8 Northfield 330-467-8879 Buckminn’s D & D 1213 Cincinnati Xenia 937-376-3344 Romito’s Pizza & Restaurant 10418 Northfield Northfield 330-467-7581 Harley-Davidson Jim Bo’s Bar & Diner 23356 State Route 56 S Bloomngvle 740-332-6550 Cumberland Trail 3484 Old Wheeling Zanesville 740-450-3970 Chubby’s Pizza 120 N Main S Lebanon 513-494-1900 Bike & Trike The Ohio Bar 17 E Auglaize Wapakoneta 419-738-6593 Mugs & Jugs Drafthouse 1309 Old State Route 35 Wshngtn Ct Hs 740-335-5963 CLOTHES, ACCESSORIES & TATTOOS Horney’s Barbeque 2432 State Route 753 SE Wshngtn Ct Hs 740-335-4012 Dee’s Country Bridal Shop 69871 Sunset Heights Bridgeport 614-635-4177 Tattoo Designs by Dana 4167 Hamilton Cincinnati 513-681-8871 MOTORCYCLES & AUTOMOBILES Estelle’s Leather Stop 60 N Harrison Enon 937-864-7254 TLC Racing (**) 3276 S Main Akron 330-644-0709 Red Wing Shoe Store 6455 Chambersburg Huber Hts 937-236-1405 Tombstone Cycles 1337 W Ohio Pike Amelia 513-797-1550 Jim’s Leather Shop 914 Bellefontaine Lima 419-224-7527 M.C. Chop Shop 2679 State Route 222 Bethel 513-734-7168 Kustom Ken’s Tattoos 1610 State Route 28 Loveland 513-575-3355 Xtreme Honda 198 Penn Brilliant 740-598-9100 Bobbie’s Leather 601 N Union Monroe 513-893-2615 Toyz Cycle Center 141 Melcher Bucyrus 419-563-9748 Larry’s Leather 601 N Union Monroe 513-218-4749 Home of Chrome 798 E Findlay Carey 419-396-9811 Hudson Leather 14700 State Route 15 Pioneer 419-485-8532 Beechmont Motorsports 646 Mt Morish Cincinnati 513-752-0088 Brentwood Leather 215 E Forrest S Lebanon 513-229-0205 Bikers Depot 967 Ohio Pike Cincinnati 513-947-0520 Artic Wolf Apparel (##) 217 S Pioneer Ste B Springboro 937-602-3568 Cinn City Choppers (**) 7709 Blue Ash Cincinnati 513-791-2520 Cycle Leather Outlet 9156 State Route 14 Streetsboro 800-827-5562 Goodyear Auto Service Center 317 E 9th Cincinnati 513-241-5700 Yukon Jack’s Cycle Leather 9015 State Route 14 Streetsboro 330-626-9057 J & J Cycles 2020 Langdon Farm Cincinnati 513-351-5959 Briar Patch Leather 2118 Tremainsville Toledo 419-472-5504 Price Hill Repair Service 4535 W 8th Cincinnati 513-921-8380 Leather & Jeans 1641 N Reynolds Toledo 419-536-6367 Western Hills Honda/Yamaha 3110 Harrison Cincinnati 513-662-7759 Professional Touch Tattoo 7059 US Route 127 Van Wert 419-238-4157 Coop’s Auto Glass 4221 Wagner Clayton 937-832-2667 BF Leathers 7763 W State Route 73 Aisle 7 Wilmington 937-313-2776 Santa’s Cycle Supply 3819 W 140th Cleveland 216-671-RIDE Gailz Tattooz Studio 115 Glen Yellow Sprgs 937-767-7144 American Motor Works 113 S Miami Cleves 513-941-4770 Unique Biker Apparel 2620 Mahoning Youngstown 330-797-1780 Galloway’s Auto Trim 4441 State Route 128 Cleves 513-353-3282 M & M Cycle & Machine 44393 Columbiana-Waterford Columbiana 330-482-9455 Continued next page . . . Extreme Performance Cycles 81 Woodman Dayton 937-256-1125 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 End of the Trail MC Shop 6559 State Route 133 Edenton 513-625-0700 OD’s Cycle Shop 140 S River Franklin 513-743-1880 A & H Auto Salvage 13100 Broadway Garfield Hts 216-587-4942
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Member-to-Member Discount Program Continued: Sunshine Photography 4339 Pennswood Middletown 513-425-6828 Absolute Audio & Video 214 Cash Milford 513-200-0701 MISCELLANEOUS Production (##) (DJ service) Wilson Painting & Contracting 812 Kennebac Akron 330-733-4464 Dirt Sports Warehouse 6076 Branch Hill- Milford 513-575-5400 Shadoworks 13 W Main Amelia 513-753-8266 Guinea Pike Austintown Kwik Kopy 5015 Mahoning Austintown 330-797-0099 Quality Care Automotive 6076 Branch Hill- Milford 513-575-9300 Printing Guinea Pike Two Good Hands 299 Haskell Batavia 513-752-8809 Rhino Linings East 150 Olympic Milford 513-722-1625 Bobmik Sign 217 E Patterson Bellefontaine 937-593-5407 Murphy’s Florist 635 Commercial Mingo Jct 740-535-1586 Encompassing Mechanical 750 County Road 57 E Bellefontaine 513-593-9699 Just 4 Fun 1369 Algonquin Ste B Monroe 513-228-0014 Wilson Furniture 227 N Lincoln Bridgeport 877-857-4634 M. Singleton MC Transport 5273 State Route 22 & 3 Morrow 513-899-3488 Taylor Feeds (none) Bryan 419-799-9436 Victory Lakes Campgrounds 113 S Wheeler Mt Victory 937-354-3153 Kelly Awards 216 N Lynn Apt A Bryan 419-636-9127 Beckner’s House of Rides 150 E Dublin- New Albany 614-989-3117 Emerald Forest Pottery 14286 Road 224 Cecil 419-399-2757 Granville Bldg 3 Centerville Gravely Mowers 25 W Alex Bell Centerville 937-433-2166 Steve Bailey Parts & Repair 9400 Craw Camp New Paris 937-456-9355 BL Customs 3903 Harrison Cincinnati 513-661-6494 Massages by Maggie 870 Oakwood Painesville 440-655-3927 Dave’s Detail & Design 488 Pedrotti Cincinnati 513-921-WASH Levi’s Customs 7218 Roberts Pleasant Plain 513-625-3632 Signs of Distinction 20866 River Circleville 740-477-9886 Paradise Hills Golf Course 301 Country Club Rayland 740-859-5028 Newton & Son Roofing & 412 Nauvoo Clarksville 800-210-3201 Lowery Industries 10975 Houdeshell St Louisville 740-745-5045 Siding Sherwin Williams 121 Hollywood S Steubenville 740-264-5555 South End Printing 3558 E 80th Cleveland 216-341-0669 Cleveland Mortgage Service 11221 Pearl Strongsville 800-886-4901 South Shore Mechanical 3873 W 31st Cleveland 800-551-1719 The Gas Man 12570 Prospect Strongsville 440-878-1988 The Computer Helper 2009 Zetler Ctr Columbus 614-279-2605 Hill Billy (none) Willowick 440-759-3728 Worthington Locksmith 6108 Huntley Columbus 614-885-5625 Conley’s Towing 983 W Main Wilmington 937-382-2701 The Shop 1446 Linden Dayton 937-281-1888 Curtis Paint & Wallpaper 41 E Main Wilmington 937-382-4058 Wizard Works Mobile DJ 8576 Renaa Galloway 614-853-3241 Holiday Inn Express 155 Holiday Wilmington 937-382-5858 Service Royal Z Lanes 2667 State Route 22 & 3 Wilmington 937-382-3891 Kustom Emporium 1451 Highway 28 Goshen 513-722-0888 Jack Shattuck’s Wrecker 1251 W Main Wilmington 937-382-3136 Hilliard Hometown Motors 5380 Franklin Hilliard 614-777-9003 Service Wordsmiths Printing 402 E Main Kent 330-677-9673 Tumbleson Wrecker 2983 State Route 73 S Wilmington 937-382-3708 Bartnikki Service Center 43201 Mt Hope Lafferty 740-968-3413 Atomic Tattoo 245 Canton Wintersville 740-266-8282 Fine Art Transformation 1860 S State Route 42 Lebanon 513-932-5877 MP Creations 97 S Meridian Youngstown 330-270-5831 Sarg’s Lanes 764 Columbus Lebanon 513-932-6896 Stine Funeral Home 801 Monroe Lebanon 513-932-1239 VISIT KENTUCKY Smith Welding Service 2180 State Route 56 SW London (none) Foreign Motorcycle Service 5460 Sherman-Mt Zion Dry Ridge 859-428-9600 Cinci Coleman Campers 826 Reading Mason 800-735-0386 The Print Shop 2528 Avon Fort Mitchell 859-344-3039 A Little Bit of This & 139 E Main McComb 866-878-0181 Asylum Tattoo Studio 171 E 42nd Latonia 859-802-1355 A Little Bit of That Wild Hogs 6363 Farmersville- Miamisburg 937-388-0600 (**) Parts Only (##) By Appointment Only W Carrolton
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