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ABATE OF KANSAS Official Newsletter

Vol. 42 • Issue 7 July 2016 abateks.org

ABATE OF GATES OPEN NOON ON FRIDAY KANSAS ADMISSION FOR ALL WEEKEND Ask about our Military discount! ENTER & LEAVE MRO/ABATE Members $30/Person AS YOU PLEASE Non-Members $50/Person RVs/Campers/ATVs41ST +$30ANNUALNATIONAL LaborDayRallyLaborDayRally SATURDAY 26th SEPT 2nd Annual SEPT 3rd Motorcycle Olympics SEPT 4th SUNDAY Sept 5th BIKE SHOW Entry Fee For 2016 Participation FIELD EVENTS Pre Register Dirt games online NOW Skills test 2pm free entry LIVE BANDS-DJ IN VENDOR AREA-STAGE EVENTS SAT & SUN FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY SGRs FINAL DRIVE SWIFT KICK RANDY BEACH SCOTT HEIDNER & & THE ROCKIN BLUES THE NASHVILLE CONNECTION SALIVA FRANK BANG CHRIS JOHNSON THE LUCKY BASTARDS & THE BACK ROW REVIVAL & THE COOK COUNTY KINGS SHAWN WARD o [email protected] PRE REGISTER ONLINE (785)597-5140 | (800)657-5763 *This is a ADULT rally www.abateks.org NO ONE UNDER 18 WILL BE ADMITTED No Racing, Wheelies IDs Will Be Checked or Burnouts. No Glass. *Pets stay in owners’ No Household Furniture. Paradise Point campsite only. No Firearms. No Attitudes. *4-Wheel vehicles stay in camping area. No Fireworks Lake Perry, KS *Only vendor, emergency, IN MEMORY or service vehicles in rry, Pe ke La vendor area. Ride Straight Ride Safe

Abate product. Make sure to Corporate Secretary Report- stop by & check in out. Bill Sheri asked for the motions June 11thState 2016 Meetingconditions in construction zones also ordered new hats & more concerning changes made to Meeting Called to Order- are being worked on. Ron stated Lucky Bass memorial patches. the Policy & Procedures. Will 12:07 pm that if you have concerns about Richard said that contracts for get with Carey or Amber to get Pledge of Allegiance road conditions to please get the shower house & ice are records. A discussion was had Moment of Silence- Ringo the date, time, & mile marker done. Contracts for 6 golf carts about doing the Sunday only asked that everyone keep if possible to Paul, Jon, or are done also. Questions were pass this year for the Rally. Richard Harrison’s (Dist Ron to take to the next KDOT asked about the new early entry After some Discussion Ringo 15) family & friends in your meeting. Jon brought up the pass. Details are- you must have asked for a show of hands to thoughts. office computer that contains worked & signed in & out for have a Sunday only pass for Roll Call- All present with the membership list being 12 hrs. Person must have pass the 2016 Rally. Passes can be the exception of Dist 6, 10, online. Carey stated that the on them at time of entry. There purchased after 6am Sunday. & 13. Dora for Dist 1, Lori & computer is back in the office will not be any list (except for Motion passed. Sandy for Dist 4. Secretary & has extra antivirus protection vendors) Person must also pay Newsletter/ Website- Report- Motion made by Lori on it. Discussion was had about at the time of entry. Pass gets Tammy & Tony are on their (2nd by Doc) to wave reading purchasing a new laptop for person who worked in. Lunch honeymoon so the deadline of the minutes. Motion passed the membership list only. Bill 1:30- 2:30 Thank you Dist 11 for the newsletter will be June by a show of hands. made a motion (2nd by Lori) & Rc McGraws for the great 21. Congratulations Tammy & Financial Report- Richard to purchase a laptop to be used lunch. Tony!! went over the report in the only for the membership list Voting for the shirt design Product Report- Bill stated packets. .Computer is to be kept offline results were done & Lori was that he has new products. Buy Old Business- T-shirt design to protect the privacy of the the winner. Thank you again themUpcoming Events that was picked last month membership. Motion passed to everyone that submitted Drawing –Tracy can’t be used due to the photos with the entire board voting yes. artwork. Meeting adjourned at 3:24pm in it. Out of the designs that Labor Day Rally- Ringo Nominations were opened up: were left, 8 can be done. Paul S said that Paul H sends his President-Jon P was suggested in the future picking thanks for all of the hose that nominated by Lori (2nd by the design & then send out bids was donated for the fencing. Jodi) Jon accepted, Paul S was to make sure the design can Clean up weekends to start next nominated by Tony (2nd by be done. Ron stated that we weekend. Be sure to sign in & Doc) Pail accepted. need to clarify design needs out for your hours to count for Sergeant at Arms- Ron was when requesting them so we early entry. Byron stated that nominated by Jon (2nd by Doc) don’t waste people’s time. 5 panels have been built for Ron accepted Richard suggested raising the the stage so far. Still in need Secretary- Amber was prize awarded for the winner of 18-20 Thank you to Dist 5 nominated by Lori ( 2nd by of the design. Motion was for the donation to the stage. Tony) Amber accepted made by Jodi (2nd by Gary) to Byron suggested an inspection Nominations will be open for increase the award money to a on pup trailer & moving it to 2 more months predetermined amount for the the rally grounds to store the Lobbyist Report- Dora read winner of the Labor Day Rally panels. A motion was made by due to Brian being absent. design starting in 2017. Motion Tony (2nd by Lori) to get trailer Please see report in you was passed with the entire ready to haul LDR stage panels. newsletter. board voting yes. Ringo asked Motion passed by a show of MRF Report- Bill read that everyone take a look at the hands. Lori is working to get a report. Please see report in your remaining designs during the generator donated to be used at newsletter. break for a new vote. the main stage if needed. No Motorcycle Awareness –Paul New Business-Paul, Jon, more vendors are needed. 12 stated that there was nothing to & Ron attended the KDOT bids have been received for report at this time. meeting & said it went well. t-shirts. Carey will email them Public Relations- Sis was Discussion was had about a new bid sheet with the new absent corner guard rails needing a design on Monday. Day stage MidSouth Mile- Jon stated 3rd rail but due to budget cuts is good to go & all bands have that the Mile would be in it would not be happening been selected. Bill asked about Branson, Mo this year. Please right now. Paul stated that having a new design done for bring any items for the basket signs warning motorcyclists of LDR that will not be an official or auction to Jon.

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A.B.A.T.E. of KANSAS, Inc., is accepting résumé’s for the position of Lobbyist. This position is a paid position under a 2-year contract. Position duties include but are not limited to procuring a license to conduct lobbying activities in the State of Kansas as required by the Secretary of State; provide a written monthly report to the Executive Board and Corporate Secretary for their review and approval; submit a written report of activities to the Newsletter Editor each month by the submission deadline for publication in the ABATE Official Newsletter; attend State meetings at the request of the THANK YOU President &/or Corporate Secretary; answers to the Board of Directors in all matters; maintains open communication with the President, Corporate Secretary, and Assistant Lobbyist; provide pertinent TO EVERYONE WHO legislative information on any matters that affect ABATE of Kansas, Inc.; maintains regular contact with legislative offices; periodically checks District websites for legislative correctness; prepares an HELPED WITH NEWSLETTER annual report for presentation at the October State meeting with details of hours worked, contacts made, & tasks performed. Performs other duties as expressed and supervised by the Executive PRODUCTION Officers of the Corporation. Résumé’s must be postmarked by October 1, 2016 or they will not be accepted. Interviews will be conducted at November meeting. The outside of the envelope must have the word “APPLICATION” written on it. Mail Résumé to: A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas, Inc. P.O. Box 102 Perry, KS 66073-0102

From the Presidents desk... B Labor Day Rally – Early Entry Rules for Volunteer Workers BEFORT LAW FIRM - Must work at least 12 hours (prior to rally) to receive 112 S.W. 10TH AVE one early entry ticket. Hours worked must be verified by the ABATE Site Coordinator. Topeka, KS 66604 -Each ticket is non-transferrable and must be presented at the gate (along with government issued ID). 785-251-1006 -Ticket allows the named volunteer/worker early entry to LDR grounds only. Fax: 785-233-7518 -Payment of applicable fees must be paid prior to entering the LDR grounds. www.BefortLawFirm.com

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ABATE of Kansas State Officers Appointees President: Mike “Ringo” Ringgold / (785) 213-1818 Lobbyist: Brian R.Thompson / (785) 249-1987/ 1122 SW 10th [email protected] 3759 NE Oak Wood Dr, Topeka 66617 Street Topeka 66604 [email protected] VicePresident: Byron Harden / (785) 945-3729 MRF Representative: Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734 [email protected] 7048 142nd Road Valley Falls 66088 Ed Martin /620-220-0181 [email protected] Corporate Secretary: Sheri Cothran / (785) 364-0327 Newsletter Editor / Advertising: Tammy Ward / (620) 802-1120 [email protected] PO Box 102 Perry 66073 [email protected] Treasurer: Richard Bassler / (785) 409-7255 Webmaster: Kevin Boulware / (785) 285-6336 [email protected] PO Box 123, Perry 66073 [email protected] Secretary: Amber Shutts / (785) 845-4011 Products: Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734 [email protected] 647 NE Freeman, Topeka 66616 [email protected] MemberAtLarge: Paul Swoyer / (785) 221-8883 ABATE COC Liaison: David Fields / (316)-650-8911 [email protected] 1909 NW Taylor, Topeka 66608 [email protected] SgtAtArms: Ron Vawter / (785) 827-4167 Motorcycle Awareness: Paul Swoyer / (785)-221-8883 [email protected] 1004 Funston, Salina 67401 [email protected] District Representatives Public Relations: Sis Bohrer / (620) 394-2508 District1: Bill Saric / (785) 207-7993 Office Manager: Carey Griffin-Wingett / (800) 657-5763 [email protected] 4632 Clark Rd, Meridan 66512 [email protected] District2: Rick Gitchel / (785) 533-1205 / [email protected] Rally Entertainment Coordinator: Byron Harden 1789 1st St, PO Box 194, Phillipsburg 67661 (785) 945-3729 [email protected] District3: Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734 Rally Site Coordinator: Paul Haviland / (785)-289-6182 [email protected] 115 S 260th St, Mulberry 66756 Rally Vendor Contract & Setup Coordinator: Tony Railsback District4: Ben Haldeman / (785) 207-2395 (620) 204-8018 [email protected] [email protected] 611 Sumner, Topeka 66616 Lease: Mike “Ringo” Ringgold District5: Tony Rawls-Riley / (913) 706-8449 (785) 213-1818 [email protected] [email protected] 14750 S Kaw Dr, Olathe 66062 Parliamentarian: Jon Puckett District 6: Becca Hardman / 785-259-9557 Newsletter Staff [email protected] 306 Madison, Ellis 67367 Editor: Tammy Ward Reporter: Hillary Myers District7: John Kernell / (620) 225-1969 Photos: Sheri Cothran [email protected] 795 E McArtor, Dodge City 67801 RebeccaThompson District8: Tony Railsback / (620) 204-8018 Paul Sowyer [email protected] 21412 W 69th, Sterling 67579 Disclaimer This is the official publication of ABATE of Kansas District9: Jon F. Puckett / (785) 427-6519 Inc. Contents may be republished, whole or in part with [email protected] PO Box 216, Miltonvale 67466 attribution to further Motorcycling. Any materials relevant to District10: Troy Love / (620) 214-3507 motorcycling and our cause may be published upon approval [email protected] 11725 Yucca Dr. Garden City 67846 by the Editor. District11: Jodi Stutzman / 785-364-7265 A.B.A.T.E. (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments) [email protected] 104 West 1st Street, Muscotah 66058 of Kansas, Inc. is organized NOT for profit, and the District12: Lori Siebenaler / (620)757-1664 nature of its business or purposes to be conducted or [email protected] 402 S. Mechanic St.,Emporia 66801 promoted is charitable and education: To foster, promote District13: Neil O’Connell / (620)214-0485 and encourage safe motorcycling in the State of Kansas [email protected] 202 E. 2nd St. Scott City 67871 and elsewhere. To engage in educational programs and District15: Randy Bassler / (785) 826-6372 other promotional activities in order to educate the public [email protected] PO Box 269 Alta Vista 66834 as to motorcycle safety and motorcycling in general. To encourage and stimulate public interest in motorcycling and to be an advocate for the interests of motorcyclists and motorcycling. (Amended Nov. 11, 1979)

Alternate Officer List Jon F Puckett (785) 427-2494 / Doyle Pendergraft (913) 704- 9233/Carey Griffin-Wingett/Tony Rawls-Riley (913) 706-8449 /Tony Roberts

Page 4 Ride Straight Ride Safe Across The Pond News from Belgium Hi bro’s organisations started to question for a meeting wit hus. They everything the constructors told wanted to know if we would The last situation that we us. If you buy a new vehicle, be interested that together we face is, in my point of view, so wich one of you have ever would start an awareness to worrying that I would like you reached the proposed miles / lower the Brake Horse power to be informed. gallon that was printed on your on motorcycles. In that meeting contract. they admitted that although they First I have to take you back promised Europe they could not in history. And 2 years ago in the reach Euro 4 for Motorcycles. USA Volkswagen cars where ( In fact they can, but a In 1994 Europe started with tested and the emission motorcycle would become so the Euro figures for exhaust figures weren’t even close. So expensive that they would build pollution, named Euro 1, 2 for the moment millions are themselves out of business) etc. (At this moment we have, claimed,and the manufacturers So suddenly the goeroe’s coming, euro 6 for cars and ( they all did it) are in big prediction became real. Less Euro 4 for motorcycles) So problems. horses, less emissions. every 3 to 4 years the emission In the 2nd week of june we became stricter. Because man lied to will have a meeting with the politicians, the reactions started.Belgian chairlady of the diesel In 1994 a Belgian guru commission in the European ( the same who predicted Paris took the lead. Starting at parliament. roundabouts in Ks) told his july first all petrol cars build at readers that we where sold out Euro1 ( before 12/ 1996) will be So in the first fase we by the motorcycle industry. banned from te city. No fines, expect that diesel vehicles Every time a Euro norm came if they catch you, you lose your will disappear in time. If the up, bikes ( and cars) became vehicle. All diesel cars ( Euro Paris council does not commit more expensive because of the 3 12/ 2005) the same, and all political suicide, and for the progressing technology. All motorcycles Euro 2 12/2006 moment citizens even applaud, those years that Guru stated are banned as well. I don’t go we expect that more and more that we should think of the into details on busses , trucks cities will follow. most natural law. When you got and mopeds. a lot of horses, there is lot of I leave you with the link consumption at one end, so you July 1 2017 petrol cars of our Norway colleges ( have a lot of exhaust coming build before 12/2005, diesel Norway is all ready much out, period. cars build before 12/2010 and further) www.fema-online.eu/ motorcycles build before 2007 website/index.php/2016/05/27/ So in all these years prices will be banned. It will progress electric-motorcycles-ready-for- went up, and still more and until at july 1 2020 there are norwegian-roads more voices came up on the no more combustion engines ( subject of global warming. At trucks , busses, cars, bikes etc Love a certain point we ( FEMA) ) allowed in Paris. The only did find out that all the things allowwed would be Theo manufacturers used different electrical devises. methods of testing, even to a Different cities in Europe certain point that ethanol mixed start with simular programs. with vodka was used as test fuel to obtain the needed figures. In the beginning of this year ACEM ( European Motorcycle Further the consumers constructors) Requested

Page 5 Ride Straight Ride Safe JULY 2016 Inside Your Edition State Meeting 2 District 4 9 District 10 District 11 12 MRF Report 20 Officer Information 4 District 5 10 District 12 12 Calendar/Adv News 23 District 1 8 District 6 10 District 13 13 Expirations 24 District 2 8 District 7 District 8 11 District 15 13 Fun Page 25 District 3 8 District 9 11 Lobbyist Report 14 Business Directory 26

JULY STATE MEETING ABATE of Kansas District Map Saturday, June 9th, 2016 PO Box 102 µ 610 Elm St Meade Lake Perry, KS 66073 Fish Hatchery Meade Kansas 2 11 MEETING STARTS AT 12 Noon 785-597-5140 ) 800-657-5763 9 4 785-597-5015 Agenda: MOMENT OF SILENCE; 13 15 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; [email protected] ROLL CALL; SECRETARY 6 1 REPORT; FINANCIAL REPORT; [email protected] LOBBYIST REPORT; MRF REPORT; 5 8 www.abateks.org MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS 12 Like us on Facebook REPORT; PUBLIC RELATION NOON—5:00 PM v TUES — THUR REPORT; MID-SOUTH MILE; 10 (OFFICE HOURS ON A NEED BASIS, CORPORATE SECRETARY; 8 SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NEWSLETTER REPORT; WEB SITE 7 REPORT; PRODUCT LINE REPORT; 3 NOTICE) OLD BUSINESS; NEW BUSINESS; UPCOMING EVENTS Notice! A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas is divided into Districts by county. Each District UPCOMING STATE MEETINGS: header lists the encompassed counties for each respective District. Until further notice all Event Insurance Aug 20 (Dist 11) American Legion requests & payments should be submitted Sept 10 (Dist 4) American Legion to: To determine which District you are in, find your county name in the EXCEPT FOR THE ANNUAL headers, and the number designates the containing District. Every A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas OCTOBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS active District of A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas has an elected District P.O. Box 102 MEETING, ALL STATE MEETINGS Representative. ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE! Perry, KS 66073

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Frequently Asked Questions Can I wear a helmet and be a you prefer. Districts are divided member? by county groups, except District Yes, ABATE strives to ensure 20 which is mostly out-of-state all motorcyclists reserve the members, however also choose right to choose to wear a helmet districts adjacent to their state, or not. ABATE’s stance is not if preferred. You may choose Anti-Helmet, but rather Anti- any district based on where you Helmet Law. The factors of work, live, or have social ties. helmet use are too complex for The only restriction is that you a simple statistic, so ABATE can only belong to one district believes, before government at a time. law needlessly endanger lives, that such a decision should Why did I stop getting a be left to the rider, and pursue newsletter? other venues of motorcycle Chances are most likely you safety--primarily education and have either moved or your awareness. membership has expired. Please check with your district Do I need to be a Harley or the ABATE of Kansas State owner? office. It may also be you are No, ABATE is an advocate for not listed with your local post the rights of all motorcyclists, office. Please check with them regardless of what or where they to make sure you are listed at ride. that address.

Do I need to own a motorcycle? Do I need my ABATE No, ABATE consists of all card? advocates of motorcyclists Yes, keep your membership and motorcycling. The rights card with you when you can. of which may be supported At events, it’s faster and more by anyone who cares, and are reliable than roster checking. welcome to do so. Also, many of your stops may give discounts for ABATE Do I have to live in Kansas? members. No, ABATE of Kansas has many non-Kansas-resident members Is ABATE just about who still ride in Kansas. ABATE helmets? of Kansas does not believe the No, ABATE monitors all bills, rights of motorcyclists stop at laws, and regs that impact the state borderline. ABATE motorcycling, including of Kansas works with other manufacturing, operation, state and national Motorcycle environment and education. Rights Organizations (MROs) to preserve rights wherever the Do I need a permit to camp road leads. on leased area at Lake Perry? Is ABATE a motorcycle club? Yes, permits are required by the No, ABATE of Kansas is Corp of Engineers which are classified as a lobbying requested and obtained from the organization. ABATE of Kansas State office in Perry, the only exception being Which District can I belong if you plan to camp during the to? Labor Day Rally event. You can belong to any district

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DISTRICT 1 BALLOT

Membership number is required for member verification. DISTRICT NEWS Number will be removed before vote is tallied. Without the membership number the ballot is invalid.

Anderson, Douglas,Franklin and Jefferson MEMBERSHIP # ______

district1.abateks.org Distrct Rep. Bill Saric 785-207-7993 DISTRICTREPRESENTATIVE: Dora Guenther 1

ABATE District #1 meeting by Dora G. and seconded by was held Sunday, June 12, 2016 Roger F. at 1PM at the South Beach Treasurer Report: Nova H. Novale Horton Cove in Ottawa, KS. gave the report. Accepted as Bill S. opened the meeting read by Chad G. and seconded Write-In: ______with the Pledge of Allegiance by Dora G. and a moment of silence for our Website Report: There was fallen comrades. nothing to report. State Report: A new t-shirt Old Business: Cabin Fever SECRETARY: Write-In: ______design had to be selected for – Thank you goes out to Brian, the LDR. KDOT – If you are our lobbyist, on his donation. aware of any areas that need A plaque will be purchased for Write-In: ______to be addressed by KDOT, Bradley’s as a thank you for the note the mile marker and date biscuits and gravy donation. and forward the information A decision was made on the to your district rep. ABATE leftover food per a motion by membership lists will be Bob B. and seconded by Robert SGT-AT-ARMS: Ron Browser removed from the internet to W. protect members privacy. The New Business: Nominations LDR request for used hoses were opened for District Rep, has been fulfilled. No more is Sgt at Arms, and Secretary. Write-In: ______needed. Nova H. was nominated for Secretary Report: Pam District Rep by Robert W., she W. read the minutes from accepted. No other nominations last meeting. They were not were made. LDR committee for Write-In: ______published in the newsletter the District 1 beverage garden since the meeting was held after will be Roger F., Robert W., and the newsletter was completed Kevin M. There was discussion

for the month. Nominations for on how to get more members MAIL BALLOT TO: Bill Saric, Representative District Rep, Sgt at Arms, and interesting in attending ABATE of Kansas, Inc., District 1 Secretary were taken. Election meetings. If anyone would like 4632 Clark Road ballots will be available in the to be a County Liaison to help Meridan, KS 66512 July and August newsletter with that effort, please contact with ballots being counted at Bill S. the September meeting. Dora Motion to adjourn made by IF MAILED, BALLOTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY Sept 3, 2016 G was nominated for District Bob B. and seconded by Dora Rep by Dino M., she accepted; G. ELECTIONS DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 Ron B. was nominated for Sgt at Arms, he accepted; Kevin M. ABATE District #1 meeting was nominated as Secretary, he was held Sunday, May 15th, ATTENTION! PRINT THE WORD “BALLOT” ON THE OUTSIDE declined. The 50/50 was won 2016 at 1PM at the American OF THE ENVELOPE. by Chad G, he donated it back. Legion, Ozawkie, KS. Minutes were accepted as read Bill S. opened the meeting

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with the Pledge of Allegiance Nominations for District and a moment of silence for our Rep, Sgt at Arms, and Secretary Allen,Bourbon,Chautaqua,Cherokee,Crawford fallen comrades. were taken. Election ballots Elk,Labette,Montgomery,Neosho,Wilson State Report: will be available in the July and 3 Woodson There were 21 t-shirts to August newsletter with ballots distrct3.abateks.org choose from for the LDR. The being counted at the September District Rep. Bill Cooper 620-764-3734 trash and shower vendor has meeting. been selected. Dora Gunther was nominated District 3 meeting was 7) Rent for two days Secretary Report: accepted for District Rep by Dino M., held Sunday June 5th at the instead of three? as read she accepted. Cherokee American Legion 8) Contract for vendors Treasurer Report: accepted Ron Bowser was nominated Post #35 at 1:00pm. Coop and includes to mandate to stay as read for Sgt at Arms by Dora G., he Ellie were present to hold the open until midnight Saturday Website: nothing to report accepted. meeting. Coop started us off night and have at least one Old Business – nothing to Kevin Maxon was nominated with the Pledge of Allegiance vendor open for breakfast discuss as Secretary by Pam W., he and a moment of silence for our Sunday morning. New Business: District 1 declined. brothers and sisters lost.. 9) Contract for vendors to representative for the LDR The 50/50 was won by Chad Coop gave the state report. include deposit fee. needs to be selected The G, he donated it back. All details for the Labor Day 10) Reconfirm rules about District 1 band for the LDR Motion to adjourn made by Rally at Lake Perry have been electrical usage and charges Battle of the Bands will be Pam W. and seconded by Dino finalized. Coop will be driving with the fair board. Lyrics. The official name of the M. up on the weekends in August 11) Encourage registration District 1 LDR beverage garden to help get the Rally site ready for the bike show and games at will be Wildman Water Hole – and has offered to drive up the front gate when they first District #1 anyone interested in helping. enter. Decatur,Gove,Graham,Norton,Osborne The Treasurer report was 12) Have printed schedules Phillips,Rooks,Sheridan,Smith given to Coop to read to the to hand out at the entrance. members. All approved. 13) Possible night entry fee The secretary report was for those wanting to just come 2 Distrct Rep. Rick Gitchel 785-533-1205 waived. for the bands? In an open forum, all After all the above was The June 12th Dist. 2 meeting of the Freedom T shirts. After discussed and gave input on discussed, Cindy R. volunteered was called to order by Rick, some discussion Animal made their ideas how to run our to talk with the visitors bureau. with a moment of silence for a motion, and Gary seconded district rally at Girard next year. Denny volunteered to go with fallen brothers and sisters. to donate it to help with the The proposals are as follows: Bill and Ellie to speak to Donna read the secretaries repairs to the stage at the Labor 1) Get and Promote the the fair board and be on that report, with one correction. Last Day Rally. The motion was bands on a separate flyer and committee with them. month's nominations were Gary, approved. New Business-none get that flyer out by February The Elm Creek Lake and Jeff for Asst. rep, Terry for at this time. Next Rick opened 2016. Halloween party the first treasure, and Donna for Asst. nominations, Asst. Rep. Donna 2) Form committees for the weekend in October was secretary. Bear and Gary gave nominated Kenny, Treasurer, bands, vendors, bike show and discussed. Decisions on that the treasure's report, and it was Rick nominated Bear, Asst. games, sponsors, and fair board event were tabled until next approved with no questions. Secretary, Donna nominated committee. meeting. Gary gave the State report, Kenny. Nominations closed, 3) Get on the Crawford Motion was made to adjourn as Rick was unable to attend, There is one more month County/Pittsburg chamber of the meeting. All seconded and thanks Gary for your help. To for nominations in July. July commerce calendar as soon as approved. save space and reduce errors meeting will be the 10th at the we are approved for a date. read the state report in this City Park in Hill City. Thanks 4) Look at grants from the newsletter. Committee report, to the 183 Bowling lanes in Crawford County Visitors and Porker run, everything is set, Stockton for putting up with Convention bureau. as it will be over at the time of us this month. Bear moved 5 )A motion was make to this printing, I will say a thank to adjourn Gary seconded. try to get May 5, 6, and 7, 2017. you to all who attended. Old Meeting adjourned. Denny made the motion and business- last month we tabled Jack seconded. All approved. the decision on what to do with 6) Try to get the arena. the money raised from the sale

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Jackson,Nemaha,Osage and Shawnee Barton, Ellis, Ness, Rush, Russell, abateksd4.com Trego

4 District Rep. Ben Halderman 785-207-2395 6 District Rep. Becca Hardman 785-259-9557

May meeting no quorum May Deines Construction, MEETING MINUTES NOT RECEIVED 15th, 2016 Wakeeney Want to give a huge shout out Jus Teazin, Ellis to the success of our birthday Dollar General, Ness City Johnson,Linn,Miami,Wyandotte bash, mark your calendars for Doelfer’s Harley, Hays abateksdist5.org next year last weekend of April. Phaze 2, Hays We could not have done it A and A Coors, Hays 5 Distrct Rep. Tony Rawls-Riley 913-706-8449 without these kind donations Gutch’s, Hays from area businesses: Golden Q, Hays June 4th, 2016 District 5 Nominations for District Budweiser, Hays Hays Tees, Hays monthly meeting started at board- JD’s Chicken, Hays Fischer Liquor, Ellis 12:30 at Lakeside Speedway. District Rep - Tony Rawls- T n T Halligan, Wakeeney Jolene’s Paparazzi, Ness City We started with a moment of Riley Union Station Coffee, Hays Fantasy Graphics, Hays silence for fallen brothers and Secretary – Mary Stracke Leon’s welding, Hays High Plains Roofing, Hays sisters. Sgt of Arms – Lionel Vasquez Horseshoe, Hays Briney Motorsports, Hays There were 18 members Our July meeting is at the present. Many more members Red Eye July 10th at 6100 State The June Dist. 6 meeting was newsletter. and Non-members showed Ave in KCK. called to order by Becca at the Old business: None at this up for the Abate District 5 (So you can enjoy the Golden Q in Hays, KS. time. Campout and Lakeside Flat holidays with your family) Pledge of allegiance and a New business: Monetary Track Races. We also had 6 There were many new ideas moment of silence for fallen support for the battle of the new member sign up. It was a brought to the table for events brothers and sisters. bands was discussed and agreed great time and “Fun was had to get ABATE in the public eye. No secretaries report, gave upon. Discussion brought to the by all. We will think further on these the treasures report, and it was table to support Trego County Tony read the state meeting ideas and talk about them in approved with no questions. and host their fair poker run report and legislative report. upcoming meetings. State meeting report, to save July 31st, all in favor. Beth’s treasures report and Always remember, other space and reduce possible errors Meeting Adjourned. it was approved with no motorcyclist, family, interested read the State report in this questions. We waived the people, are always welcome. Clark,Comanche,Edwards,Ford,Gray Secretaries report. As you can see our District is Hodgman,Kiowa,Meade,Pawnee Product Line – We still growing rapidly. If you know Facebook.com/pages/abatedist7/101952168299 have shirts, tanks and hoodies someone that would like to available. join, you can contact anyone on 7 Distrct Rep. Doc Pritchett Old business we talked about the board for the membership the upcoming rally and the new forms or bring them to our next The district 7 meeting was new to report. game “Road Kill” for the bike meeting. called to by John Kernell at Treasure report: Starla games. We will have a signup 7:30 p.m. With the pledge Kernell read the financial report sheet at the next meeting for of allegiance followed by a and was approved. Volunteers to help with the Bike moment of silence for brother Member at large report: Games and Bike Show at the and sisters lost. Nothing new to report. Labor Day Rally. Secretary's report: motion to Product report: Lynn Krisle New business we discussed waive reading of the minutes has ordered abate district 7 District 5 staff shirts for those made by Doc Prichett and koozies. If you would like some who help at the District 5 field seconded by Mike Siders. get with Lynn. events for 2016 at the rally. It Motion passed. Old Bussiness: we will meet was motioned and seconded. Rep report: Brice brought us at Connie's house (309 Cherry Beth S will be getting those up to date on state meeting. See St. Dodge City) at 1:00 p.m. ready. state news letter . For the Hospice Of The Prairie Assistant rep report: Nothing check presentation at 2:00 p.m.

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On June 25 th . new secretary, and Brandon Clay,Cloud,Dickinson,Ellsworth,Jewell New Bussiness : ABATE Husband is the new member at Marion,McPherson,Mitchell,Ottawa District 7 appreciation party large. Republic,Rice,Saline,Washington will be held at the Clark County Drawings: membership district9.abateks.org Lake June 18 th. We will have drawing was won by Lynn 9 the June meeting there at 7:00 Krisle. 50/50 drawing was District Rep. Jon Puckett 785-427-2494 at the shelter house. won by Terry Zimmerman and The district 9 meeting was the districts memorial day camp Elections were held. Doc donated back to the district. called to order at 1:23 pm on out. Pritchett is the new district 7 Meeting adjourned at 9:00 June 12th, 2016 with the pledge New business: Nominations rep. Michele Stubblefield is the p.m. of allegiance and a moment of held for upcoming elections silence given. Dist Rep: Jon-Accepted Barber,Butler,Cowley,Harper,Harvey The secretary’s and Treasurer: Brenda Kingman,Pratt,Reno,Sedgwick, treasurer’s report were given D-Accepted Stafford,Sumner and approved.. Secretary: Kevin M-Accepted facebook.com/pages/ABATE-of-Kansas-District-8/114523255250459 State news: See state news Member at Large: Russ 8 in the newsletter. Mid South W-Accepted Distrct Rep. Tony Railsback 620-204-8018 Mile will be in Branson at the Drawings won by Terry J, Abate of Ks. District 8 Excel Benefit Run raised a Radison the last weekend in Dave Z, Jon P, Brenda D, Fran Meeting at Harvey County East good amount of $$. Some Oct. Motion made to donate to P, and Ron V. Lake. Meeting called to order motorcycles and mostly cars the stage. Upcoming events: by Assistant Dist. Rep. Brian showed up. Awareness Report: Mike Run for Our Elders June 18th Van Dyke at 2:00pm, With the District 8 New Business- is still handing out yard signs. 12:00 at Tony and Janets Pledge of Allegiance followed Our Elections start next month Working on placement of The next meeting is July by a moment of Silence for lost the following are coming up- Highway signs 10th in Tescott brothers and sisters. District Rep., Treasurer, and Products Report: The new Bike Show July 16th in Roll Call- Member at Large. shirts are in and selling well Tescott Asst. Rep.- Here Tony and Tammy are married. more have been ordered Thanks to Mike and Rita Secretary- Here A letter from Richard Bartel Website Report: All updated for hosting the meeting and Treasurer- Here was read from Brian and was Old Business: Discussion on everyone for the food. Harvey County- Here told no more Park City Chill Old member and guest- Jason after the 1st weekend in Feb. no Finney,Grant,Hamilton,Haskell,Kearney Schmitz and guest Mel Schmitz more events. Morton,Seward,Stanton,Stevens Minutes from last meeting- Upcoming events- Meeting 10 was not turned in, so no minutes Time change for next month District Rep. Troy Love 620-214-3507 to read meeting it will be at 2:30pm at Meeting called to order at Mark for your shirts Treasurer Report- was read Haysville V.F.W. some of us 2:20 pm . Gathered at meeting Welcome to our newest and we still have money, Alinda will be getting back from the is 9 members and 2 guest member Beverly made a motion to accept the State Meeting at Mead late. Pledge of allegiance followed New Biz- Congratulations to report as read, Tina 2nd motion Counties- Harvey County- by a moment of silence our new District 10 officers passed. Eagles Club is selling tickets for Last month Minutes read by Stormy Venable Products Report- we did sell Rifle $$ a ticket. The drawing Stormy and Approved Mark Estrada products at the Girard State will be held in Dec. There will Treasure report read by Mark Donald Venable meeting in May. Have to get only be 300 tickets available so and approved We have Set the date for with Tammy to see how much if the sell early the drawing will Old biz-Flyers for July bash Bikers for Boobies Oct. 1st, we sold. be sooner. need to get them printed up and 2016 it’s a Saturday folks, State Report- see minutes in Alinda made a motion to start advertising our biggest discussed a few ideas for the this newsletter. adjourn the meeting, 2nd by event of the year, bash materials function MRF- See minutes in this Tina, motion carried. Meeting needed and gathering We will be having out next newsletter adjourn Canopy will be bought and meeting at Johns on July 3rd Mid South Mile- Will be used for ABATE functions 2016 at 2pm held in Branson Missouri and Parade for beef empire days Meeting adjourned at 4:00pm at the Raddason Hotel the last is underway as well and to get Ride on my friends until weekend in Oct. which will be the district out in the public, next time. For we RIDE WE the 28-30. starting at 1030 am DECIDE! District 8 Old Business- Remember to get ahold of

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Atchison,Brown,Doniphan,Leavenworth Chase,Coffey,Greenwood,Lyon,Morris

district11.abateks.org facebook.com/pages/Abate-of-Kansas-Inc- 12 District-12/100264820035093 11 Distrct Rep. Jodi Stutzman 785-364-7265 Meeting called to order at and sign up to participate. Distrct Rep. Lori Siebenaler 620-757-1664 4:00 pm, field event site, June Robin and Jodi per phone call 4th 2016. Jodi thanked all for discussed the vendor booth and The meeting was called to benefit ride on September 17th. attending. Pledge of Allegiance getting state and other districts order by Lori. The pledge of Jason suggested Danny W., and moment of silence involvement with a vendor allegiance followed with a a very dedicated member of followed. booth and ride participation. moment of silence for our fallen ours who suffers from ALS. A Treasurer and Secretary Leavenworth County brothers and sisters. motion was made by Jerry that Reports given, all approved. Rep. Report: Ric reported We didn’t have a treasurer was seconded by Devlon to Products: Todd has reviewed expenses incurred at the report to read, Lori and Devlon dedicate this benefit to Danny last year’s F.E. order and is Veterans BBQ and Bike show gave the state report, and a W., the motion carried. The working on this year’s F.E. at the Domiciliary. Over 160 motion was made to wave the details have tabled until next order. veterans and staff along with reading of the monthly minutes month. Web. Report: Kevin will support from members and that was carried. Second order of new business update list of this year’s guests totaling over 200 fed. Lori announced that work was a motion made by Richard sponsors which will run at D11 would like to thank all days for Perry start next that was seconded by Mike L. random on the D11 web site. who helped make this a great weekend on June 18th and will to buy buckets for the showers State/ Rep Report: Great day for the vet’s. Charmaine continue through the week for our annual Labor Day Rally. turn out at the test and tune and thank you for the beautiful until our Labor Day Rally in The motion carried. funds raised for Marty. Thank wreaths presented on behalf September. You must sign in Lori presented Devlon and you to the hung like monkeys of A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas and and out at the pad (downtown Connie with plaques for their and Jaws for the awesome job A.B.A.T.E of Kansas District where the vendors are set up). years of dedication to ABATE they did. There are quite a few 11 at the cemetery. Over You must get Paul Haviland’s serving as officers. whose membership has expired. 50 bikes assembled at the signature on your sheet because Jason had a couple of You can renew online or contact cemetery to honor those that they are no longer keeping a announcements: any of the D11 board. It was sacrificed the ultimate sacrifice sheet at the gate for the people July 15th & 16th is the brought to the attention of all for our freedoms. Thank you who are getting in early. You Harvest Festival that is put that Missy had throat surgery A.B.A.T.E of Kansas, Christian must work 12 hours to get in on by the Sidewinders in and Richard motioned that D11 Motorcycle Association (CMA), early, this includes whoever Ellinwood, Ks. Beer, bands, and pay for a 1 yr. membership for Escorts MC, Galloping Gooses comes with you. They must food. Come on out and have a Missy, Angel seconded and MC, Resurrected Ryders MC, work their own 12 hours, good time. all in favor. We appreciate all Kansas Wheathearts (Women otherwise they won’t be November 12th is Casino that Missy does for D11 and on Wheels), Combat Vets allowed in with you. You have Night held in Ellinwood, also wish her well. Great turn out MC, VFW Post 56 riders, and to supply your own mower and by the Sidewinders. Hope you at the Memorial Day event in another Christian group out of other equipment/tools, but no can make it! Leavenworth, thank you all that Topeka. chain saws are allowed; and Deb C. won the door prize. helped and participated. Thank Old/New/Field Events: initial first tank of gas, they will you also to Ric for all the work Finalizing detail on the F.E. and refill your mower once empty, A motion was made to you did. Thank you Lea for the maintenance of site before the but you can’t show up with an adjourn the meeting. great work on our 16th Annual event. All is going well and on empty tank. Field Event flier, to be held July schedule. Insurance and flier Old business was discussion 29th-31st. Work weekends will expense discussed and all in about the results of the election be starting for this year’s LDR favor of purchase. and is as follows: and D11 field events. Keep an Next meeting will be held at Asst District Rep – Jerry W. eye on FB for info. the F.E. site with clean up and Treasurer – Debi F. Brown County Rep. Report: F.E. preparation and details Big congratulations and thank Working on the Field Events. finalized. July 10th, 3:00pm.| you for stepping up to help and Doniphan County Report: Motion to adjourn made by welcome! Web site for Bikers for Babies Richard at 4:20, seconded by First order of new business is up and running. Please visit Todd. All in favor, meeting was discussion about our annual site and contribute to the team adjourned.

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Cheyenne,Greely,Lane,Logan,Rawlins Scott,Sherman,Thomas,Wallace,Wichita PRE REGISTER FOR THE facebook.com/pages/District-13-ABATE-of-Kansas-Inc/131146750282411 13 [email protected] District Rep. Neil O’Connell 620-214-0485

MEETING MINUTES NOT RECEIVED 41ST ANNUAL NATIONAL LABOR DAY Geary,Marshall,Pottawatomie,Riley Wabaunsee RALLY 15 www.abateks15.com District Rep. Randy Bassler 785-826-6372 On June 12, 2016 District Comments: A motion to WWW.ABATEKS.ORG Rep Randy Bassler called adjourn was made by Mark K. the meeting to order with 9 seconded by Cathy H. motion members present at Stockdale passed. Park. The Pledge of Allegiance Next meeting is on July 10, was said, followed by a moment 2016 at Tyron's Pour House & of silence for our brothers and Grill, 18 Public Sq, Blue Rapids sisters lost. starting at 12 p.m. Secretary's report was read by Attention District 15 Members Mark K. A motion to accept the District 15 is at a minutes as read was made by critical time; we need your George T. seconded by Larry W. participation. We are taking motion passed. nominations for the positions of Treasure's report was given Asst. District Rep and District by Cathy H. A motion to accept Secretary and have not had the Treasurer's report was made any nominations at the last two by George T. seconded by Larry meetings. The July meeting is W. motion passed. the last month for nominations. State Report: Randy B. gave If no one runs for the positions, the state report. Please refer to District 15 will have to make the state report in the newsletter some tough choices. District 15 for additional information. has many fun and community Old Business: None activities throughout the year. New Business: Nominations We have our annual Biker Ball, for Asst. District Rep and Motorcycle Awareness Ride, we WANTED District Secretary were opened. help support the State ABATE No nominations were made at by running the front gate at this time. Nominations closed the National ABATE Labor Are you level headed? Dedicated? Play well with others? until July meeting. The July Day Rally. We also help our meeting will be the last month communities with an annual ABATE of Kansas is looking for YOU to volunteer for for nominations. Food Drive, Toys for Manhattan security at our Labor Day Rally Sept 2nd-5th, 2016. Randy reported that District collection, a benefit ride to 15 Life member Richard adopt a family at Christmas, and For more info call the office at 785-597-5140 Harrison passed away on May we give gift bags twice a year 22nd there will be Graveside to the Alma Manor Veterans. Services with Navy Honors at Hope to see you at our next 3:00 p.m. on Monday August meeting starting at noon on July 1, 2016 at the Kansas Veteran's 10th at Tyron's Pour House & Cemetery, Manhattan, KS. Grill in Blue Rapids, KS.

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Pre Register for the 41st Annual Labor Day Rally TODAY www.abateks.org

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JUNE 30th, JULY 1st & 2nd, 2016

The 32nd Annual Freedom Rally is being held at A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa’s Freedom Park located 3 miles east and 4.3 miles North of Algona on county road P56 or 2507 160th Av Algona, IA 50511

OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC MAIN STAGE BEER BARN THURSDAY Pre Rally Opening Band GATES OPEN 8:00AM on JUNE 30th Cross Eyed Mary BAD GIRLFRIENDS THURSDAY LAMONT CRANSTON -ADVANCE TICKETS- Boom Box Productions NO Advance Tickets for Non-Members Daylight Over Advance ticket sales ends June 17 Joe Santana FRIDAY ABATE & MRO MEMBERS FRIDAY Single $35 – Advance Boom Box Productions SLAUGHTER Couples $55 – Advance Urban Legend HELLS BELLS SATURDAY (tribute to AC/DC) GATE TICKETS Boom Box Productions Bad Aqple A.B.A.T.E. Member - $40 Jammer SATURDAY Non-Member - $65 BIKE RAFFLE PARMALEE 2016 H-D Street Glide SHAWN GERHARD Saturday only ticket $35.00 Purchased at Loess Hills H-D (tribute to Garth Brooks) Starts at 8 AM In Pacific Junction, IA Furious George CASH ONLY 2016 Yamaha TW200 NO PERSONAL CHECKS Purchased at Indian Motorcycles EVENTS NO TICKET REFUNDS Of Wapello County Ottumwa, IA

Times posted at ABATE Products Raffle Ticket $5 ea. TNT ENTERTAINMENT / Hayfield ABATE of Iowa memberships ABATE Products Building BOOMBOX Productions / Beer Barn Available at ticket booths Proceeds to ABATE Rider Ed Tattoo & Beard Contest $500 gift card Bike Rodeo Donated by Ernie’s H-D in Algona Burnout Pit All Active Duty Military Personnel Dyno Will be admitted at member price Bike Show  In-park shuttle 8 am-9 pm Fireworks  ABSOLUTELY No outside Sled Pull firewood allowed Duck Races  Paid parking is available ABATE of Iowa  Hot Showers PO Box 70  Over 30 vendors Absolutely NO ONE Eldora, IA 50627  Firewood vendor Under 18 admitted.  NO pets Gov’t issued Photo ID’s 641-858-5001  NO firearms are required, NO EXCEPTIONS. All guests MUST carry photo ID  NO personal fireworks with them at all times during event. www.abateiowafreedomrally.com/ [email protected] FOOD, BEER AND ICE ATMs Main Gate & Vending Area SOLD ON SITE

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Page 17 Ride Straight Ride Safe Lobbyist Report JUNE LOBBYIST REPORT SUBMITTED 5/10/16 By BRIAN R. THOMPSON Well the year is half over on the 30th of June. Legislation ABATE is against Since it began I have been to status 12 of the 14 ABATE districts. Dead...Hb 2200 the alcohol Never a dull moment from bill is dead. Casino nite dist 2 Dead...Hb 2639 mental health Birthday bash dist 6 bill is dead. Cabin fever dist 1 All in all I would say we Veterans bbq on memorial had a good year. Were 4 or 5 day dist 11 out of 8 as I feel the median Buffalo run dist 13 cable barrier (hb2194) has been Rftw dist 4 hibernating and will continue Bike show dist 12 to do so. Coop's finally fairground Another successful run for rally dist 3 the wall was held May 23 at State bod mtg dist 9 7-10 am at the east Topeka January dist mtg dist 8 turnpike rest area. Dist bod mtg dist 5 The KDOT committee met State bod mtg dist 7 on Friday June 10th at 2:30 pm As I always say at the Eisenhower state office Good –-times –- food –-and building. Many items were friends discussed. Next meeting will The legislature reconvened be Friday December 9th at 2:30 on Wednesday June 1, 2016 pm then adjourned later in the Labor day rally September day ending the 2016 session. 2nd thru the 5th at lake Perry. Since that time the governor C u there has called a special session to Kansas state fair is coming deal with the education funding up, so it is time to start planning issue. They will convene june for this year. We are in need of 23 volunteers to work the booth Legislation abate is for status from 9AM till 9PM. The dates Dead...Hb 2033 additional are Friday September 9th thru 10mph above speed limit when Sunday September 18th. passing died in committee. Morning shift is 9am -3pm WANTED Dead...Hb 2194 the safety Evening shift is 3pm-9pm corridor bill died in committee. Need 2 volunteers for each Dead...Hb 2195 the right-of- shift per day. Are you level headed? Dedicated? Play well with others? way bill died committee. Admission, meal, and lodging Dead...Hb 2219 prohibiting in LORRETTA provided for ABATE of Kansas is looking for YOU to volunteer for use of wireless device while volunteers. security at our Labor Day Rally Sept 2nd-5th, 2016. operating a motor vehicle died Email me at stropebrt@ in committee. yahoo.com with dates and times For more info call the office at 785-597-5140 Passed...Hb 2436 trike bill you would like to volunteer. passed the legislature. Passed...Hb 2605 kta bill As always thank- you for passed the legislature. your support. Ride safe.

For more information: Find Your Legislator: http://www.kslegislature.org/ http://www.ipsr.ku.edu/ksdata/

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2016 ABATE Labor Day Rally Bike games. Registration starts at 10:30, games start at Noon. $5.00 per game, $15.00 play’s all the games you want.

Slow Race Weenie Bite Tire Toss Potato Pick-up Keg Push Tire Drag Barrel Race Road Kill Pick Up 5 man shuffle, No charge to play this, if time permits, 5 man teams.

NEW: Mini Bike Race, 3 lap heat, followed by 5 lap feature (REQUIREMENTS – has to have one wheel brake)

2015 Labor Day Rally Bike Show classes. Registration starts at 10:30, judging starts at 12:00. Awards when judging completed. $10.00 entry fee.

Sportster American Metric Sport Metric Cruiser Custom Classic Antique Rat-Rod (Built from any thing. You ride, it works). Touring Trike Small cc (Bring your Mini-bike) Best of Show Peoples Choice

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Headlining Saturday Night at the ABATE of Kansas 41st Annual National Labor Day Rally

After acquiring front man Bobby Amaru in 2011, Saliva reaffirmed when Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) signed the became infused with new blood, energy, and spirit. The same band to a worldwide distribution deal. Moving forward with a new energy launched Saliva’s career in 2001 with the release, Every management team (Moving Mountains Management/Career Artist Six Seconds – a certified Gold-selling album, containing the hits, Management) and a major label endorsement, Saliva steps back “Raise Up,” and 2002 Grammy nominated, “Your Disease.” into the spotlight to claim their spot at the top of the rock charts Saliva’s in-your-face, anthemic writing style continued with a with Love, Lies and Therapy – proving the band remains a force to series of hits including: “Always,” “In It To Win It,” and the Nikki be reckoned with. Sixx co-written, “Rest In Pieces.” After touring the world with “Saliva is back with a vengeance and looking toward the future bands including (but not limited to), Sevendust, Aerosmith, and without forgetting where we came from. Front man Bobby Amaru KISS, Saliva began to shift focus toward their next studio album. shines on our latest effort, and I am proud to share the stage with This time, Saliva moves forward on their own terms. him and new bass player, Brad Stewart, each and every night on After taking a year to write, record, and self-produce new tour. Love, Lies, and Therapystands toe-to-toe with our biggest hits material, Saliva became what is now a unified team. With the and sets the stage for bigger and better things in 2016 and beyond,” upcoming release titled, Love, Lies, and Therapy, the band would says original member and lead guitarist Wayne Swinny. not be rushed or pushed into deals that were not advantageous Bobby Amaru – Lead vocals toward the growth and expansion of Saliva as a whole. Upon Paul Crosby – Drums, Percussion adding former Shinedown and Fuel bassist, Brad Stewart, as a Brad Stewart – Bass permanent member, Saliva solidified their new lineup consisting of: Wayne Swinny – Lead guitar, backing vocals Wayne Swinny, Paul Crosby, and Amaru. Saliva’s confidence in their new album and line-up was

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Headlining Sunday Night at the ABATE of Kansas 41st Annual National Labor Day Rally

Scott Heidner & The Nashville Connection

Frank Bang, who is born Care.” “We recorded all 10 and raised in Chicago, worked tracks in one day!” “That Headlining Friday Night his way up through the ranks wasn’t the plan it’s just how to play with Blues Master it happened!” explains Bang. at the and Legend Buddy Guy. As “All my favorite Blues records Buddy’s guitar player for 5 were live. We just rolled and ABATE of Kansas years “I always was the blues recorded, almost everything guitarist in every band I played was a first take. 41st Annual National in, no matter Funk, or Rock … Frank Bang & The Cook “I was always the Blues guy County Kings are touring pre- Labor Day Rally in the band.” …The Love of release of the disc “The Blues his Chicago Blues led him to Don’t Care” , scheduled for Scott Heidner has been rhythm guitar and provides Buddy Guy’s Legends. Summer 2016 release. playing music in northeast most of the lead vocals. Frank Bang & the Secret See them Sunday Sept. 4th at Kansas for almost thirty years. Kevin Key - lead guitar and Stash was a blues rock band. ABATE of Kansas 41st Annual He has developed friendships vocals. Now Bang is back with his National Labor Day Rally with some of Nashville's best Mark Ramsey -bass guitar first ever Blues record. Frank musicians and looks forward and lead vocals. Bang & the Cook County to bringing them to Kansas as Frank Cuden -drums and Kings “The Blues Don’t often as possible! Scott plays vocals.

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Practice civility and courtesies in your Do not spam. You agree to not post mes- communications. Although disagreements sages that advertise or promote the buying, may arise from time to time, be respectful selling or trading of any product, service of your fellow readers and participants. or item. Exercise caution when posting personal in- You agree to not post messages containing formation. These messages can be viewed personal advertisements, such as want ads, by the general public. If you choose to personal items or events. post any personal information, you do so ABATE of Kansas Editor expressly at your own risk. ABATE of Kansas shall reserves the right to suspend open forum have no liability whatsoever of any kind privileges of anyone who violates the attributable to your posting of personal Policies. information or your posting of personal The Editor expressly reserves the right to information of others. remove any posting. Any anonymous let- Do not post anything illegal, defamatory, ter, email..etc. will not be posted. false, inaccurate, abusive, harmful, vulgar, Open forum messages contain the views hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, of the author only and do not reflect the sexually oriented, threatening, overtly of- opinions of ABATE of Kansas. fensive, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise objectionable. The ABATE of If you have any questions about the Open Kansas Editor reserves the right at its dis- Forum Policy or to report problems or cretion to determine whether any posting offensive posts, please email newsletter@ is in violation hereof and to prohibit your abateks.org so that the editor can take ap- access to the Open Forum as a result. propriate action. You agree to be solely responsible for any claim based on your message(s).

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Motorcycle Education Program Locations – 2016 Kansas City Community College – Pamela Howe Alefs Harley Davidson – Dan Alefs, Owner 7250 State Avenue 5427 Chuzy Drive Kansas City, KS 66112 Wichita, KS 67219 913-288-7189 316-440-5700 [email protected] [email protected] Motorcycle Rider Education – Michael Vermillion Barton County Community College – Bill Nash 4600 W. Kellogg Drive, Ste 2002 100 Continental Ave Wichita, KS 67209 Grandview Plaza, KS 66441 316-706-9722 785-238-8550 [email protected] [email protected] Neosho County Community College – Brenda Krumm Butler County Community College –Michelle Ruder- Director 800 W. 14th 316-218-6124 Chanute, KS 66720 901 S. Haverhill Road 620-431-2820 ext 234 El Dorado, KS 67042 [email protected] 316-683-2342 teachmetoride.com Seaman USD 345 – S.M.A.R.T. – Dr. Rob Balsters Rick: [email protected] Bryan: [email protected] 901 NW Lyman Road Topeka, KS 66608 Cloud County Community College - Susan Harvey 785-575-8600 or 800-375-3723 631 Caroline Avenue Steve Christenberry [email protected] or Junction City, KS 66441 [email protected] 785-238-8010 ext 719 Ron Mollohan [email protected] Susan Harvey: [email protected] or Robert Edleston: [email protected] Topeka Harley Davidson – Steve Roth Hutchinson Community College – Steve Porter 2047 SW Topeka Ave Topeka, KS 66612 1300 N. Plum 785-234-6174 Hutchinson, KS 67501 [email protected] 620-665-3552 or 800-289-3501 ext 3550 [email protected]

Johnson County Community College- Phil Wegman 12345 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66210 913-469-3836 [email protected]

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Harley Davidson has issued should be alert to the possibility serving on the Council includes engines by causing corrosion, a recall on the Dyna Low of slight hesitation when motorcyclists. The MRF rubber swelling and other Rider. More than 8000 Dyna accelerating through the 4500 has drafted a congressional damages. The Motorcycle Low Rider(FXDL 103) models - 5000 RPM range. This may "sign on" letter that will be Riders Foundation was because of an issue with the serve as a sign that the riders sent to the Federal Highway represented by The Freedom electrical system. vehicle is affected. Administration. So far it has of the Road Riders (FORR) 11 congressional signatures. which also delivered testimony, The issue comes as a result of Meanwhile, Harley Davidson Please consider e-mailing "Encouraging new research, the bike's ignition switch being says it will notify affected or calling your member of specifically targeted towards negatively effected by engine owners and dealers will congress and ask them to sign. motorcycle engines as well vibration. Harley Davidson install an improved ignition as the effects on internal says sustained engine vibration switch free of charge. The Megan Ekstrom V.P. combustion, could help alleviate may result in internal damage to recall is expected to begin Government Affairs and Public the concerns of motorcycle the ignition switch, potentially this month. Concerned Relations. Motorcycle Riders riders as well as motorcycle causing the engine to stall. owners should contact Harley Foundation. manufacturers", stated Amy The National Highway Traffic Davidson customer service at Allmon, MRF Rep and member Administration reports that the 1-800-258-2464 Contact your On June 9, 2016, the of FORR. issue has been the subject of Representative Environmental Protection more than 70 warranty claims, Agency (EPA) held a public In its entirety, the hearing but so far there have been no The Motorcycle Advisory hearing in Kansas City, MO lasted several hours and allowed reported crashes associated Council (MAC) is being concerning the Renewable Fuel over 120 people the opportunity with the fault. However, if the reestablished as outlined in Standard (RFS), also referred to speak. Interestingly, while engine cuts off unexpectedly the highway bill that passed to as ethanol mandates, and motorcycle rights groups had while in motion, it dramatically earlier this year. The MAC allowed interested parties the a presence during the hearing, increases the chance of a crash. was created to coordinate with opportunity to testify regarding manufacturers of motorcycles and council the Administrator how the regulation affects them. was not on the witness list. Some 8060 motorcycles of the U.S. Department of Several individuals expressed The Governors Highway are affected, covering models Transportation on infrastructure concern in both written and oral Safety Association (GHSA) manufactured between 6 issues that could effect testimony specifically focused released its preliminary January 2014 and 7 April 2016. motorcyclists. As the group on blended fuel containing 15 data and findings regarding undergoes a new charter, it is percent ethanol (EIS) and its motorcycle fatalities in 2015. The NHTSA says riders imperative that participants potential to wreak havoc on There was a 10% increase in It’s time you did something more to protect your rights! JOIN AND SUPPORT Motorcycle Riders Foundation REGISTER, VOTE, WRITE AND RIDE! I Annual Individual Membership $30 I 3-Year Individual Membership $80 I Annual Sustaining Membership $100 I Annual Joint Membership $50 I 3-Year Joint Membership $130 I New Member I Renewal Member #______Freedom Fighter Donation: I $10 I $25 I $______

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MICHAEL ANDERSON 7/2016 08 RANDY SCHMIDT 7/2016 04 NICKOLAS J BALL 7/2016 10 DAVID R SCHWALM 7/2016 03 NICK BELL 7/2016 08 RICKY L SIMPSON 7/2016 09 HENRY C BOSTICK 7/2016 15 JOHN P SMITH 7/2016 13 JIM BURKETT 7/2016 01 KAREN ANN SPENCE 7/2016 04 LORRI CALDWELL 7/2016 01 RONALD SPENCE 7/2016 04 TODD CALDWELL 7/2016 01 JIM STALDER 7/2016 11 DEBORAH CAMPBELL 7/2016 11 LARRY JAY STEIERL 7/2016 09 DUSTIN S CHENEY 7/2016 02 WILLIAM TIEKING 7/2016 08 DEB CUNNINGHAM 7/2016 09 ARLENE TISDALE 7/2016 15 ERIC CHRISTOPHER DREES 7/2016 01 GEORGE TISDALE 7/2016 15 KEVIN ESTES 7/2016 05 JOSHUA VISCOSKY 7/2016 11 PATRICIA FITZPATRICK 7/2016 11 SHELBYVONDERSCHMIDT 7/2016 11 JOE FOTOVICH 7/2016 11 JOETTA WAGONEER 7/2016 11 TIM FRY 7/2016 02 ELEANOR WALDEN 7/2016 03 BETSY GAST 7/2016 11 GERALD WARDYN 7/2016 09 STEVEN W GOEBEL 7/2016 03 DOC WATSON 7/2016 05 PATRICK J GRAFF 7/2016 04 JULIE WATSON 7/2016 05 DAVE HARRIER 7/2016 01 CARL T WAUGH 7/2016 09 WAYNE HAVER 7/2016 06 STACI WILSON 7/2016 01 RON HENSEL 7/2016 11 ROGER 7/2016 08 ADAM HUGGINS 7/2016 04 DALLAS G KEPLEY 7/2016 09 ARMOND S KINSER 7/2016 03 CYNTHIA KINSER 7/2016 03 AARON T LACOE 7/2016 09 CHANDRA L LACOE 7/2016 09 ANDY LANDIS 7/2016 04 TERRY LARKIN 7/2016 09 PEGGY LITTRELL 7/2016 02 ROBERT LOGAN 7/2016 03 TERI LOGAN 7/2016 03 ROBIN MASSEK 7/2016 04 DOUG MCNUTT 7/2016 08 TED MILLER 7/2016 04 RODNEY B MILLER 7/2016 09 CLAUD E MOORE 7/2016 09 VICTORIA MOORE 7/2016 12 AMANDA NASH 7/2016 11 NATE NASH 7/2016 11 DENA NEAL 7/2016 15 NEIL C O'CONNELL 7/2016 13 TIM J PHILLIPS 7/2016 05 ZAC PITTS 7/2016 11 FLORIDA POOL 7/2016 06 JEFFERY R POOL 7/2016 06 TIMOTHY POWER 7/2016 11 CONNIE R PROCK 7/2016 12 RICHARD PROCK 7/2016 12 CODY PROVANCE 7/2016 09 JACK ROSS 7/2016 11 TIMOTHY RUSHING 7/2016 01

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Richard Harrison In Memoriam

He was born on November 21, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Harley Binns and Marguerite Buckley. He was later adopted by Gerald and Grace (Debey) Harrison. Richard enlisted into the United States Navy on Sept. 18, 1964. He was an electrician specialist until his honorable discharge on Oct. 26, 1970. Richard was a maintenance electrician for 35 years at McCall Pattern in Manhattan, Kansas until his retirement. He loved his “family” which not only referred to his relatives but his Run for the Wall family, church family, and acquaintances whom he was willing to give all of himself without question. He Mary Walters had an optimistic positive attitude and was willing to lend an ear if someone needed to talk. Richard was united in marriage to Margi Machin in Manhattan, Kansas. Two sons were born to this union: Conn and Curt. They later divorced. He was then united in marriage to Merdith Howell and welcomed her daughter Tamara into his life. They were later divorced. He participated in the Veteran’s Run for the Wall event for almost 20 years. Memberships include being the Kansas State Coordinator of the Run for the Wall from 2000 – 2007, ABATE of Kansas, The Patriot Guard, Harley Owners Group, a POW & MIA Awareness Ride from LA to Washington, DC. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 17 Manhattan, KS. Mary "Betsi" Bess Walters, 77, of Lawrence, KS passed away Survivors include his sons: Conn Harrison and his wife June 1, 2016. Betsi was born in Tipton, IN on May 28, 1939 to the Diannah of Manhattan and Curt Harrison and his wife Rosie late Dane and Paula Stroup. Betsi was a motorcycle enthusiast and of Encinitas, CA; step daughter: Tamara Fann-Trickle of avid lover of art in all it's forms. She is preceded in death by her Manhattan; foster son: Robert Bailey of Wetmore, Kansas whom late husband, Glenn Walters, her son, Dane Silence and her sister he welcomed into his family and treated as one of his own; 7 Patricia Johnson Clark. Survivors include her four children, Torin grandchildren: Justin, Richard, Bre, Levi, Brittany, Danielle, and (Sue) Silence, Joshua (Melanie) Walters, Serenity Walters and Dakota; 2 great-grandchildren along with numerous siblings, Paula (Daron) Walters Shuler. Grandchildren; Ashley Silence, Ben cousins, other family members and many friends. McClure, Kelly Shriver, Clarissa Raskie, Kainen Spooner, Sophia Graveside Services with Navy Honors will be at 3:00 p.m. on Walters, Lucian Walters, and Draven Walters. Great grandchildren; Monday August 1, 2016 at the Kansas Veteran's Cemetery at Fort Camryn, Madilyn, Noah, Elijah and Samuel. A memorial service will Riley, Manhattan, Kansas. be held at a future date to be announced by the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richard Harrison Memorial Fund in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Editors Note: Betsi was the first newsletter editor for ABATE of Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. Kansas. A recent article in the LWJ focused on her and her love of riding. Editors Note: Richard was the ABATE of Kansas LDR electrician for many years as well as a lifetime member.

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