ABATE OF KANSAS Official Newsletter

Vol. 41 • Issue 11 November 2015 abateks.org Ride Straight Ride Safe

the predetermined amount. Thank you Bill & Ellie for All Board members voted all of your work. Motion was MeetingState Called to Order @Meeting Please get with them if you yes. Motion passed. LABOR made after some discussion 10:11am. Pledge of Allegiance have anything to donate. Jon P DAY RALLY::Dist 1 Beverage by Tony(2nd by Benny) to Moment of Silence Roll will be doing the bidding for Garden-Bill said everything purchase the cash register for Call- All present except Dist the MILE basket again this was a success. Need armbands products to use year round. All 11 (cane in late). Deb W in year. Roll call vote for every for tent,move closer to road,& board members voted yes with for Dist 15 Secretary Report- Dist to donate predetermined bigger tent. Thank you everyone the exception of Dist 8 with a Motion made by Bill S(2nd amount for basket items. that helped out. Front Gate- no & Dist 6 abstained. Motion by Benny) to wave reading of Dists 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11- Deb W stated that main issue passed. Beverage Garden- secretary report. Motion passed yes vote.12-abstain(already was armbands were late,need Ben said it was a great year. by a show of hands. Financial donated)5,13,15 unsure vote. lists for vendors & bands,& He suggested that 21 & over Report- Gave by Richard B. 6-no vote. Motion was made by more help needed. Thank you armbands need to be 1 color Reports for Labor Day are in Tony R (2nd by Bill S) for the to everyone that helped make & to make clear that dumpster packets. Some payouts are state to donate predetermined entry into LDR run smoothly. behind them is not for food still pending. Deposit from amount to the basket items. Site Coordinator- Paul H said trash it causes gnat problems. Saving Abel is back in account. Every board member voted Ice & beverage trailer need Mini Beverage Garden-Amber Newsletter- Tammy gave report. yes with the exception of to be in & set up before any asked for 21 & over armbands, Jon P suggested not to put Treasurer who abstained. vendors are allowed in,porta needs bigger tent & to serve a "reelect or elect" in the bios of Motion passed. Motion was potty need to be at site by Aug new refreshment. Need to keep people running for state board. made by Bill S(2nd by Lori) to 1st. Richard M & Paul H only vendors way from stage security Motion was made by Tony set a predetermined amount to 2 cleaning up trash after LDR gate so traffic flows around R(2nd by Benny) to leave bios be used for bidding on the Mile weekend. Need more people to stage. Day Stage- Thank you to as is. Motion passed by a show baskets. Every board member help. Thank you!!Maintenance Byron & Lori for doing a great of hands. Any corrections to voted yes with the exception staff- Paul said everyone did job putting together Battle of ballots need to be taken to Lea. of Dist 4 & 15 voting no & an awesome job & he will the Bands Showers- Lori stated Neil asked that a confirmation Treasurer abstaining. Motion handle any issues that were that there were lots of issues. email be sent once each Dists passed. Motorcycle Awareness- had. Security-Ron V thanked Dist 12 has put together a list & minutes are received. State Fair Paul S gave report. Please see everyone that volunteered to letter. Ice prices need to be clear Report-500 Be Aware signs report in newsletter. Public help. All issues were handled before Rally starts. Suggestion were handed out. Considering Relations-Sis stated that she & security did a great job Stage was made to put hours of most people there didn't know would be attending the NCOM area-Byron said that the new operation for the showers in who Abate is, it was a good conference November 21st fence worked well. Thank you flier next year. Thank you Dist booth to have to inform people. Motion was made by Tony(2nd to everyone that helped. Motion 12 for doing your best with Thank you to everyone who by Doyle) to reimburse was made by Deb W (2nd what you had. Bike Games\Bike volunteered their time at the Sis up to a predetermined by Tony) to purchase 2 more show- Went well. Thank you fair. Website Report- Kevin was amount for hotel stay. Yes bundles of fencing for LDR to everyone that helped. Dirt not present. Mid South Mile vote:Dist 1,2,3,5,6,9,10,11,12, site. Every board member voted Drags- Went well. Everyone link is on website. Products 13,15, & Vice president. No yes. Motion passed. Discussion had fun. Drawings:Toy run Report-Bill C.stated that there Vote:Dist 7,Secretary,Sgt@ was had about looking into a Calendar- Lori H MRF-Lori is some LDR products left. Arms,Treasurer,Member@ bigger stage. Tabled until more Drawing-John Upcoming Get with him if you'd like Large. Dist 4 & 8 abstained. info is available. Entertainment- Events Executive Session was something. Hoodies have been Motion passed. Corporate Doyle stated that there were had, meeting called back to ordered. MRF Report- Bill C Secretary- Rocky will be no complaints about music just Order 6:05 Discussion was & Ed M gave report. Please see resigning as of Jan 1st. If need ideas to get more people had about donation made to in your newsletter. They did interested in the position please to the shows. Suggestion was MRF by state. After referring state that they had a good time let the board know. Lobbyist made to have shuttle make to past motion a show of hands & learned a lot at the Meeting Report-Brian gave report. announcements about the was had to donate the same of the Minds in Wisconsin. Please see report in newsletter. bands for the day. Vendors- predetermined amount as stated Brought back packets to share. Lunch 11:57 a.m.-1:02 p.m. It was decided not to get the in previous motion. Passed. Ed M said if you'd like him Thank you Dist 9 & the VFW dunk tank for next year,Need Meeting Adjourned @ 6:17 @ your Dist meeting to give for the great lunch. Richard a system to identify vendors & p.m. him a call.Mid South Mile- Sis brought up the need for a new helpers in case of emergency. asked for any help with basket lock for the office. Motion State products-Bill said they & auction items. Jon P & Ron was by Tony (2nd by Troy) to did well. Bill needs to do the V are in charge of it this year. purchase a lock not to exceed ordering of LDR shirts also.

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ABATE of Kansas State Officers Jon F Puckett (785) 427-2494 / Byron Harden (785) 945-3729 / President: Mike “Ringo” Ringgold / (785) 213-1818 / James Lange (620)397-8262 Deborah Watkins (785) 770-7878 / [email protected] 3759 NE Oak Wood Dr, Topeka 66617 Tony Roberts VicePresident: Doyle Pendergraft / (913) 704-9233 / Appointees [email protected] 16753 Coffin Rd, Leavenworth 66048 Lobbyist: Brian R.Thompson / (785) 249-1987 Corporate Secretary: Rocky Henneberg (785) 633-5989 [email protected] [email protected] 16501 134th Rd, Hoyt 66440 MRF Representative: Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734 Treasurer: Richard Bassler / (785)409-7255 Ed Martin /620-220-0181 [email protected] [email protected] PO Box 123, Perry 66073 Newsletter Editor / Advertising: Tammy Ward / (620) 802-1120 Secretary: Amber Shutts/ (785) 408-1805 [email protected] 647 NE Freeman, Topeka 66616 Webmaster: Kevin Boulware / (785) 285-6336 MemberAtLarge: Paul Swoyer/ (785) 221-8883 [email protected] 1909 NW Taylor, Topeka 66608 Products: Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734 SgtAtArms: Ron Vawter / (785) 827-4167/ [email protected] [email protected] 1004 Funston, Salina ABATE COC Liaison: David Fields / (316)-650-8911 67401 [email protected] District Representatives Motorcycle Awareness: Paul Swoyer / (785)-221-8883 District1: Bill Saric / (785) 207-7993 [email protected] [email protected] 4632 Clark Rd, Meridan 66512 Public Relations: Sis Bohrer / (620) 394-2508 District2: Rick Gitchel / (785) 533-1205 Office Manager: Leanne Pendergraft / (800) 657-5763 [email protected] [email protected] 1789 1st St, PO Box 194, Phillipsburg 67661 Rally Entertainment Coordinator: Doyle Pendergraft District3: Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734 (913) 704-9233 [email protected] [email protected] Rally Site Coordinator: Paul Haviland / (785)-289-6182 115 S 260th St, Mulberry 66756 Rally Vendor Contract & Setup Coordinator: Russell Barker District4: Ben Haldeman / (785) 207-2395 (913) 636-4050 [email protected] [email protected] 611 Sumner, Topeka 66616 Lease: Mike “Ringo” Ringgold (785) 213-1818 [email protected] District5: Tony Rawls-Riley / (913) 706-8449 Parliamentarian: Jon Puckett [email protected] 14750 S Kaw Dr, Olathe 66062 Newsletter Staff District 6: Becca Hardman / 785-259-9557 Editor: Tammy Ward Reporter: Hillary Myers [email protected] 306 Madison, Ellis 67367 Photos: Sheri Cothran Reporter: Terry Mason District7: John Kernell / (620) 225-1969 RebeccaThompson 795 E McArtor, Dodge City 67801 Disclaimer This is the official publication of ABATE of Kansas District8: Tony Railsback / (620) 204-8018 Inc. Contents may be republished, whole or in part with [email protected] 21412 W 69th, Sterling attribution to further Motorcycling. Any materials relevant 67579 to motorcycling and our cause may be published upon District9: Jon F. Puckett / (785) 427-6519 approval by the Editor. PO Box 216, Miltonvale 67466

District10: Troy Love / (620) 640-8471 A.B.A.T.E. (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments) [email protected] 11725 Yucca Dr. Garden City 67846 of Kansas, Inc. is organized NOT for profit, and the District11: Jodi Stutzman / 785-364-7265 nature of its business or purposes to be conducted or [email protected] 104 West 1st Street, Muscotah 66058 promoted is charitable and education: To foster, promote and encourage safe motorcycling in the State of Kansas District12: Lori Siebenaler / (620)757-1664 and elsewhere. To engage in educational programs and [email protected] 402 S. Mechanic St.,Emporia 66801 other promotional activities in order to educate the public as to motorcycle safety and motorcycling in general. To District13: Neil O’Connell / 620-214-0485 encourage and stimulate public interest in motorcycling [email protected] 202 E. 2nd St. Scott City and to be an advocate for the interests of motorcyclists 67871 and motorcycling. (Amended Nov. 11, 1979)

District15: Paul Woodyard / (785) 313-2130

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NOVEMBER STATE MEETING ABATE of Kansas District Map Saturday, November 14th, 2015 PO Box 102 µ 610 Elm St American Legion, Perry Perry, KS 66073 MEETING STARTS AT 12 Noon 2 11 785-597-5140 ) 800-657-5763 Agenda: MOMENT OF SILENCE; PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; 9 4 785-597-5015 ROLL CALL; SECRETARY 13 15 REPORT; FINANCIAL REPORT; [email protected] LOBBYIST REPORT; MRF REPORT; 6 1 MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS [email protected] REPORT; PUBLIC RELATION 5 8 www.abateks.org REPORT; MID-SOUTH MILE; 12 Like us on Facebook CORPORATE SECRETARY; NOON—5:00 PM v TUES — THUR NEWSLETTER REPORT; WEB SITE 10 (OFFICE HOURS ON A NEED BASIS, REPORT; PRODUCT LINE REPORT; 8 SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT OLD BUSINESS; NEW BUSINESS; 7 3 NOTICE) UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING STATE MEETINGS: Notice! A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas is divided into Districts by county. Each District Dec 12 (Dist 5) Moose Lodge, KCK header lists the encompassed counties for each respective District. Until further notice all Event Insurance Jan 9 (Dist 5) Pooches, Smith Center requests & payments should be Feb 13th (Dist 8) American Legion, submitted to: To determine which District you are in, find your county name in the Newton headers, and the number designates the containing District. Every A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas active District of A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas has an elected District P.O. Box 102 EXCEPT FOR THE ANNUAL OCTOBER Representative. Perry, KS 66073 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, ALL STATE MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE!

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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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Anderson, Douglas,Franklin and Jefferson DISTRICT NEWS district1.abateks.org 1 Distrct Rep. Bill Saric 785-207-7993 ABATE of Kansas, District Old Business: #1 meeting October 11, 2015 at Bylaws discussion – 1 update 1PM was held at the American was noted and will be made. Legion, Perry. Motion to make the change was Bill S. opened the meeting made by Roger F., second by

with The Pledge of Allegiance Robert W. Membership number is required for membership verification and will be removed from the ballot before vote is tallied. Without the membership number, the ballot is invalid. and a moment of silence for our The badge design for district fallen brothers and sisters. board members - Kevin will State Report: The next bring an example to the next MEMBERSHIP #______DISTRICT 1 BALLOT meeting will be 11/14/ 2015 at meeting. ​ the American Legion Perry and Ballots for Assistant ASST. REPRESENTATIVE: CHAD GUENTHER hosted by District #1. Representative, Treasurer, and Bill S. and Richard B. Sargent at Arms were printed WRITE IN: ______​ reported back on the LDR in the October newsletter. They session. Items of note were the need to be mailed by December WRITE IN: ______delay in getting the arm bands 13, 2015.

on Thursday evening and the New Business:

showers. New computers will Motion was made by TREASURER: NOVA HORTON be purchased and membership Constantine C., second by Dora WRITE IN: ______lists need to be updated. Each G. to purchase a plaque for ​ ​ district needs to verify their Kick Start to show District #1 WRITE IN: ______membership list. If there are thank you in their support of the ​ any discrepancies, they need LDR beverage garden. Passed to be reported to Bill S., not by a show of hands. SGT. AT ARMS: RON BOWSER ​ the office. The State again Richard B. brought to recognized that the District #1 everyone’s attention and gave WRITE IN: ______​ beverage garden was a success an overview of the Mid-South and will be continued next year. Mile and MRF. WRITE IN: ______​ There will be a LDR District Bill S. adjourned the meeting.

#1 committee and coordinator Motion to accept was made by

selected for next year. District Ron B., Robert W., second.

#1 again wants to extend a big Next meeting is November 8, MAIL BALLOT TO BILL SARIC thanks to everyone that worked 2015, American Legion, Perry ABATE OF KANSAS – DISTRICT 1 the LDR. at 1 PM. 4632 CLARK RD. Treasurer Report: Read by We appreciate all the MERIDAN, KS. 66512 Nova H. Motion. Approved members that made it to the with no corrections. meeting! It was exciting to see Secretary Report: Motion 16 members in attendance and MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 10, 2015 made by Rich B, second by 2 guests! The 2 guests are now ELECTION DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2015 Nova H. to wave the reading of District 1 members! Welcome! the secretary report. REMINDER: WRITE “BALLOT” ON OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE. Decatir,Gove,Graham,Norton,Osborne ​ ​ Phillips,Rooks,Sheridan,Smith 2 Distrct Rep. Rick Gitchel 785-533-1205 The October 11th Dist. 2 Gary moved to wave the meeting was called to order by reading of the September Rick with a moment of silence meeting minutes, seconded by for fallen brothers and sisters. Peggy, approved.

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Bear gave the treasures that we are going to have a bike to close the meeting and all at Caney. Ride safe and see you report, and it was approved with show next year, it will still be seconded and approved. Our there. no questions. the 3rd Saturday in April. next meeting is Sunday Nov. 1st Rick gave the State meeting Things seem to be coming report. To save space and the together for Casino Night. 1 possibility of errors read the Everyone needs to be looking State report in this newsletter. for things to bring for prizes. Old business, Bear said he We will take anything, good Membership number is required for membership verification and will be removed from the ballot before vote is tallied. talked to Chris Mastin and he gifts and gag prizes are all fun. Without the membership number, the ballot is invalid. may have a place in Decatur It will be after the January State county to install an awareness meeting at Pooches in Smith sign. We are still looking for Center. MEMBERSHIP #______spots in Sheridan, Rooks, and Next we had our elections. DISTRICT 3 BALLOT Osborne. New business, We Results are Dist. Rep. Rick, discussed the need to coordinate Secretary Artie, Asst. Secretary poker runs and other activities Peggy. Thanks to all who turned with other organizations in our out to vote. Our next Dist. 2 DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE: BILL COOPER area. The last time there were 4 meeting will be November 8th runs on the same weekend, in at the Pizza Hut in Phillipsburg. the same towns. Gary said there Peggy moved to adjourn, DAN HARRIS is a registry on face book we seconded by should look into. We decided Donna, all approved.

Allen,Bourbon,Chautaqua,Cherokee,Crawford WRITE IN: ______Elk,Labette,Montgomery,Neosho,Wilson Woodson 3 distrct3.abateks.org SECRETARY: ELLIE WALDON District Rep. Bill Cooper 620-764-3734 Our Dist. 3 meeting was on it. Troll seconded and all held at the American Legion approved. WRITE IN: ______Post 170 in Chanute at 1:00 on May Bike Show at the Sunday Oct. 4th. Coop started Crawford County Fairgrounds the meeting with the Pledge is moving along as planned. of Allegiance and a moment Coop talked with the Sheriff of silence for our brothers and and we will work on getting MAIL BALLOT TO: ABATE OF KANSAS – DISTRICT 3 sisters lost. sponsors to help with start-up Coop talked about the costs. We will discuss details C/0 BEVERLY HARRIS Meeting of the Minds in in the coming months. Please Milwaukee, the State Meeting contact Coop if you can be a 701 COFFEYVILLE, KS . 67301 and the State Fair. A lot of sponsor or know a business TOPEKA, KS. 66614 it is in the MRF report in the that would be interested. His newsletter. Please read for more number is 620-764-3734. details. Bev gave the treasurers The November 28th Toy report. All approved. Secretary Run was discussed. All MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DEC. 1, 2015 -­‐ ELECTION DATE: DEC. 6, 2015 report waived. Please read the arrangements have been made newsletter. and we will ask Twyla to come Elm Creek Lake Halloween and make shirts as needed. WRITE “ BALLOT” ON OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE. party was discussed and all Coop encouraged all to vote REMINDER: encouraged to attend. We are at both the District and State working on a new District level. Bev introduced one of 3 Logo for our products our new members who came to and t-shirt designs. Jack G. the meeting. Welcome Melvin motioned to bring our ideas and B.! Coop won the door prize designs to the January 2016 and donated it back. Thanks meeting where we will vote Coop! Dave W. motioned Page 7 Ride Straight Ride Safe

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District Rep. Ben Halderman 785-207-2395 1 4

MEETING MINUTES NOT RECEIVED BY DEADLINE Membership number is required for membership verification and will be removed from the ballot before vote is tallied. Without the membership number, the ballot is invalid. Johnson,Linn,Miami,Wyandotte MEMBERSHIP #______abateksdist5.org DISTRICT 5 BALLOT ​ 5 Distrct Rep. Tony Rawls-Riley 913-706-8449 ASST.DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE: DEBBIE HARDIN ​ October 3, 2015 District 5 think that it is better to get these WRITE IN ______monthly meeting started at items donated in order to raise 12:00 at the Eagles Lodge with funds for the District. If you 17 members present and 1 have anything you would like BOBBY SMITH guest. The meeting was started to donate to the District , please with the Pledge of Allegiance contact Beth or Debbie or bring and a moment of silence for our them to the November meeting. WRITE IN: ______fallen brothers and sisters. The November District Ballots for District 5 meeting will be November 7th Treasurer and Asst Rep are in at noon at the Eagles Lodge the newsletter. Please submit located at 4726 Merriam Dr TREASURER: BETH SULLIVAN your votes before December 1st Overland Park, KS 66203 to Tony. The December District The Product Line is going meeting will be December 5th PAM BECHTOL very well. The next run will be at noon at The Moose Lodge long sleeved shirts and hoodies located at 6621 Turner Drive, WRITE IN: ______to be available by November Kansas City Kansas 66111. ​ 14th.. If you would like one Always remember, other please contact Beth or Debbie. motorcyclist, family, interested The Uncle Bud’s Mini Bike people, are always welcome. games are on November 14th As you can see our District is at The Bar located at 67th and growing rapidly. If you know MAIL BALLOT TO TONY RAWLS-RILEY K-32 in Kansas City Kansas. someone that would like to ABATE OF KANSAS – DISTRICT 5 Games are 3 Lap Heats, 5 lap join, you can contact anyone on 14750 S. KAW DRIVE Feature, Barrel Race, Keg the board for the membership OLATHE, KS. 66062 Push, Slow Race Prizes for forms or bring them to our next all winners and 50% payback meeting. for the overall winner MRO Members $5.00 donation - Non-Members $8.00 donation MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 1, 2015 Requirements-8HP max, ELECTION DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2015 helmet, 1 wheel brake, safety shut off switch near handlebars. So bring your bike lets have REMINDER: WRITE “BALLOT” ON OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE. fun. ​ ​ We also discussed obtaining donations for the End of The Year party Silent Auction. In the past the District has purchased these items. We

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Barton, Ellis, Ness, Rush, Russell, Trego

6 Distrct Rep. Becca Hardman 785-259-9557

District 6 ABATE met having booths etc. September 18, 2015 at Mike's Lake Perry Rally over Labor Place in Wakeeney. Day weekend Pre-registration The meeting was called went well and members voiced to order at 7:10 pm by that they liked that. The Sheriff Representative Becca Hardman and Fire Department said the with 10 members present. Rally went well. Both the Secretary's report was read Sheriff and Fire Department by acting Secretary Chavonne received donations from Schmidt. Motion by Greg ABATE. Mickelson, second by Jeff Miscellaneous discussion Pool, all in favor to accept as included that new membership presented. information and packets will be Financial report was not slightly delayed from the rally available. and that yard signs are available Old business included for all members. fund raising considerations; Motion to adjourn by Jeff a Halloween party will be Pool at 7:44 pm, seconded by discussed and planned for next Florida Pool, all in favor. year. There is need for future Next meeting will be October fund raising and a memo will be 18, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the sent to all members requesting Handlebar in Great Bend. ideas. A large part of fund raising includes need to get involved in community events

Clark,Comanche,Edwards,Ford,Gray Hodgman,Kiowa,Meade,Pawnee Facebook.com/pages/abatedist7/101952168299 7 Distrct Rep. John Kernell 620-225-1969

MEETING MINUTES NOT RECEIVED BY DEADLINE

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1 Barber,Butler,Cowley,Harper,Harvey Membership number is required for membership verification and will be removed from the ballot before vote is tallied. Kingman,Pratt,Reno,Sedgwick, Without the membership number, the ballot is invalid. Stafford,Sumner MEMBERSHIP #______facebook.com/pages/ABATE-of-Kansas-District-8/114523255250459 DISTRICT 8 BALLOT 8 Distrct Rep. Tony Railsback 620-204-8018 .Minutes from the last Ride, go to wichitatoyrun.com meeting were read, Sammy to see pictures. Nov. 1st is the Br ian Van Dyke: ASST. DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE: motion to accept as read and Wichita Toy Run and Lawrence WRITE IN: ______Linda(Rose)2nd, motion Dumont Stadium wants us to approved. Next meeting Nov. power wash the parking lot after 8, 2015 will be at the American the toy run. Sis will have more Legion in Haysville Ks. at on this issue after Tuesday Oct. SECRETARY: Sandra(AKA Sharon) Van Dyke 1:30pm. Sammy would like All 13, 2015. WRITE IN: ______Toy Run paperwork turned in The meeting in Nov. we by the Dec. 13th meeting. will have a dinner, being Editors Report-None Thanksgiving month. Alefs RENO CO. REP.: Alan Turner Website Report-None has invited us to do the State Report-The shower Trunk or Treat again this Tammy Ward house for the LDR had year. Sandra(aka Sharon) is WRITE IN:______problems: the women showers willing to go. State Meeting in had 7 showers only 3 worked Newton, Ks will be in Feb. we at any given time, there was will be serving Hamburgers no water pressure. Wanting and Hotdogs and condiments. COWLEY CO. REP. : Joe Rose to go and use the old shower Nov 14, 2015 is the Cowley WRITE IN:______people from the yrs before. County Toy Run. There is Wanting a long term lease a large door prize Grill that and not a 5 yr lease. What we you can purchase an arm- put up we have to tear down. band 1 armband per person. HARVEY COUNTY REP.: Shayla McIntosh The shower people did not Leave the armband on till the WRITE IN:______have the right equipment for announcement is over, if you the shower houses. The main take off the armband before gate did not have enough help. the announcement this will We need to help them out at be a disqualification. The Toy BUTLER CO. REP.: Mick Jimenez the Main Gate give them a Run will start in Winfield, Ks Bryon Van Dyke 4hr break at any given time. and end in Ark City with a WRITE IN:______There was a plus- The band at meal. Reno County- Calendar the 2nd stage went well. Not Girls will be available to sign enough room(too crowded) calendars on Oct. 24, 2015. Rocky, Corporate Secretary More info to come. Alefs SEDGEWICK CO. REP.: Milton Collins is Resigning as of January 1, Harley Davidson is having 2016. Sammy Motioned to a raffle for a 2016 Street Tracy Collins pay $$$ to State for basket, Sis 500 sweepstakes tickets are WRITE IN:______2nd, motion approved. Sammy available Ballots for State Motioned to pay $$$ to Meeting officers should be in your of the Minds, Linda(Rose) newsletter, be sure and vote for MAIL BALLOT TO: ABATE OF KANSAS – DISTRICT 8 2nd, motioned approved. your State officer and good luck C/O TONY RAILSBACK Nominations were officially to all. Door prize winners are 21412 W. 69TH opened, Rose motioned to as follows: Calendar winner- STERLING, KS 67579 accept the Nominations as they Sandra(aka Sharon) Van Dyke IF MAILED, MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DEC. 10, 2015 ELECTION DATE: DEC. 13, 2015VFW, HAYSVILLE, 1:30 are, Justin, Brian 2nd, motioned 50/50 winner- Brian Van Dyke. approved. Brian Van Dyke motioned to ATTENTION: WRITE “BALLOT” ON OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE. New Business- Sis has tickets adjorn the meeting, Sis 2nd, for a chance to win a 1978 Low motioned carried.

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Clay,Cloud,Dickinson,Ellsworth,Jewell 1 Marion,McPherson,Mitchell,Ottawa Republic,Rice,Saline,Washington district9.abateks.org Membership number is required for membership verification and will be removed from the ballot before vote is tallied. 9 District Rep. Jon Puckett 785-427-2494 Without the membership number, the ballot is invalid. MEMBERSHIP #______The District 9 meeting was Marion County Toy Run. DISTRICT 9 BALLOT called to order at 1:35pm on New business: None Oct 11th with the pledge of Upcoming events: allegiance and a moment of Nov 7th-Marion ASST.DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE: RON DAVIS silence. County Toy Run The secretary’s and Nov 28th-McPherson treasures report were given and County Toy Run DAVE ZELLNER approved. November are state State News: See state elections news in the newsletter. December is district WRITE IN: ______Awareness Report: elections Mike reported that he is still Drawings won by Ron D, delivering more yard signs. Rick B, Russ W, Ron D. Mike Products Report: None S, and Brenda D Website Report: All Thanks to the McPherson TREASURER: RON VAWTER updated VFW for hosting the meeting Old business: Report given by Jon on Cloud County WRITE IN: ______Toy Run. Mike gave update on Finney,Grant,Hamilton,Haskell,Kearney WRITE IN: ______10 Morton,Seward,Stanton,Stevens District Rep. Troy Love 620-640-8471

Hey guys Sorry bout mix up Sister. last month!! HUGE THANK YOU TO MAIL BALLOT TO JON PUCKETT So here we go had to delay THOSE WHO CAME greatly Hwy cleanup by one week, only appreciated!!!! ABATE OF KANSAS – DISTRICT 9 3 officers showed up. Try clean up 10-18-15 P.O. BOX 216 Went to Dist Meeting @ 2 pm next district meeting 11- We had an Executive informal 1-15 @ Mark's house On S. MILTONVALE, KS 67456 meeting with Rep Troy , Asst. Pennsylvania Ave. Til we meet Rep Art , and Tres. Mark along each other again Ride Safe and with TWO Guests Big Daddy Keep Us Free!! MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 1, 2015 Jim Brungardt and Mark's ELECTION DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2015

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1 Atchison,Brown,Doniphan,Leavenworth Membership number is required for membership verification and will be removed from the ballot before vote is tallied. district11.abateks.org Without the membership number, the ballot is invalid. MEMBERSHIP #______11 Distrct Rep. Jodi Stutzman 785-364-7265 On Sunday, October 11, 2015 gives you the ability to look DISTRICT 11 BALLOT at The Milkhouse in Atchison, up legislators and see current Kansas the meeting was called events that are going on. to order at 2:04 p.m. with the Atchison Co. Rep. – Not Pledge of Allegiance and a Present - Missy spoke and said Moment of Silence for all of our that she has been talking to SECRETARY: ANGEL DEXTER fallen and those still serving, some of the bigger corporations the members that we have lost in Atchison about sponsoring DEBBIE GRIGSBY and those fighting cancer. events for next year, they said Secretary Report – Last they will be including their month’s minutes read by sponsorship in their next years Debbie. Eric approved, Kevin budget. WRITE IN: ______seconded. Brown Co. Rep. – Nothing to Treasurer’s Report – There report. Todd did give an update is still some outstanding bills on Angel, she is recovering – that need to get paid from Field tired of sitting at home. There Events in July. Jodi will get will be another appointment LEAVENWORTH CO. REP. RIC CAMPBELL with Marty to get these bills soon to determine if surgery is from him. Missy Approved, necessary. Eric seconded. Doniphan Co. Rep. – Robin Product Report – Angel spoke of Bikers for Babies, said WRITE IN:______and Todd are still working on it was a great turnout. There getting new product lined up were 24 team members signed with the vendors. They are up, and 19 riders. D11 took looking into patches and decals. 12th place in donations out of Robyn brought a calendar as 76 teams. Vendor booth did not ATCHISON CO. REP. : CHUCK “ CHOP” REAMS an example of what we could do well at Bikers for Babies, possibly do for D11 events that but they did give out a lot of we could sell. The calendar idea information about ABATE. WRITE IN:______will be tabled for now, to be Leavenworth Co. Rep. – brought up at another meeting. Nothing to Report A motion was made by Levi Old Business – Halloween and seconded by Betsy to make Parade: Ruth will take care a family friendly logo using of getting the candy for both MAIL BALLOT TO: ABATE OF KANSAS -­‐ DIST. 11 “thumbs up”. We will do more parades. Missy and Todd will discussion and research later. be getting the information ATT: RUTH SCHUETZ Webmaster Report – Nothing and getting D11 registered for th 3609 SW 37 ST. to report. Please send photos the parades in Atchison and and new ideas for content to Hiawatha. Please keep an eye TOPEKA, KS . 66614 Kevin at boulwarek@gmail. on Facebook for updates about com the parade times and meeting Assistant District Rep. – Not locations. Do not wear finger IF MAILED, MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DEC. 1, 2015 Present shirts at the parade. Adopt a ELECTION DATE: DEC. 6, 2015 District Rep. – Jodi gave Family: All county Reps will State meeting report. Spoke get donation boxes setup in (dist 11 meeting following Leavenworth Toys for Tots Run) about the LDR report and their county for the food drive. would like to encourage Food donated will need to ATTENTION: WRITE “BALLOT” ON OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE. everyone get the App: be turned in at next meeting. Kansaschamber.org This App Ruth made a motion to get a Page 12

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turkey for each county if they by Todd and Doyle. Woman the other on Industrial Road. Abate of Kansas Inc. - District 12. have enough perishable foods on Wheels will be providing The rest has been tabled till Saturday November 7th from donated to adopt a family, Stan five cakes (four of them sugar next month. 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. there will be a seconded. Shelly Bledsoe came free) and Fritos. We still need The only new business is Casino Night for the United Way @ and told us about the benefit donation items for Bingo that talk of our Annual Bike Show the Kansas Sidewinders Club House ride for John. There were 46 we will played at the Chili coming up in April 2016. This in Ellinwood, Ks. They will have riders and no major issues. Feed. Toys for Tots is December has been tabled until next Black Jack/ 21, a Roulette table, and Shelly says “thank you to 6th in Leavenworth – location month. a Bean Bag Toss, with sandwiches everyone that has helped.” TBD. Doyle will contact the Sarah made a motion that and refreshments. It will be a great New Business – Betsy made Freedom Riders and CMA was seconded by Danny W. time for a good cause, hope you all a motion to donate to the MRF, about the chili feed. Ballots to help Ed, Tish, Richard, & can make it! Eric seconded. Betsy made a were counted for District Rep. Connie with expenses to travel Our next two meetings will be as motion to donate to the Mid- – Jodi Stutzman is officially to Dallas, Texas next weekend follows: South Mile, Eric seconded. Levi the D11 Rep. Nominations are for the Mid-South Mile. The November 8th @ 2:00 p.m. at the made a motion to donate to now closed for Leavenworth motion was carried. American Legion in Emporia, Ks. “Shippy”, Todd seconded. Jodi County Rep. (Ric Campbell), Announcements: December 13th @ 2:00 p.m. at asked Mike Reams “Chop” to Atchison County Rep. (“Chop” The Veteran’s Day Parade the American Legion in Emporia, introduce himself to everyone, Mike Reams), and Secretary in Emporia is on Wednesday Ks. and he spoke about being (Debbie Grigsby and Angel November 11th. If you want to Danny W. won the door prize. county rep. We will register Dexter). Next meeting is at ride in the event people will be There was motion to adjourn for the Veterans Day Parade in Wathena VFW, November 1st meeting at Muckenthaler’s. The the meeting and it was carried. Leavenworth. More information at 12:00 pm. This will be a time is to be announced on our to follow about time and regular meeting followed by Facebook page coming soon, location. VA Chili Feed: Arrive the Planning Meeting. Gentry at the Leavenworth VA at 10:00 won the drawing and donated am on December 20th. Six his winnings to purchase Shelly people will be making chili for a yearly membership to D11. the feed (Todd, Debbie, Doyle, Door Prize was won by Betsy. Jodi, Nanette, and Charmaine). Meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m. Also, desserts will be made

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Distrct Rep. Lori Siebenaler 620-757-1664 The meeting was called to the help he received from the order with a moment of silence benefit ride to get a wheel chair for our fallen brothers and ramp and batteries to run the sisters followed by the pledge wheel chair. Barry and Carmen of allegiance. are having a thank you party Connie gave the treasurer’s at their home next Saturday at report, a motion was made to 2:00. wave the previous monthly We presented the checks from minutes and the motion was the Benefit Ride last month, carried. thanks everyone for all the hard Lori read the state report, work you do to make our events and all reports were approved so successful!! as read. The only order of old Jim got up and thanked business was talk about our everyone for the donation to Annual Toy Drive. We’ll be help get him to the drag races in putting barrels at the Dollar Topeka this last May. General stores at two locations Barry thanked everyone for in Emporia, one on 6th Ave and

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Cheyenne,Greely,Lane,Logan,Rawlins Scott,Sherman,Thomas,Wallace,Wichita Before you ride off Protective Gear-Required by Law 13 facebook.com/pages/District-13-ABATE-of-Kansas-Inc/131146750282411 into the sunset KSA 8-1598 District Rep. Neil O’Connell 620-214-0485 No person under the age of 18 years shall The monthly meeting for the date of Memorial weekend, We are saving you a seat in a operate or ride upon a motorized bicycle, District 13, ABATE of Kansas and try to get into the Scott unless wearing a helmet which complies with was held in Scott City, Kansas. County State park in case we Rider Safety Course!!! The meeting was called to need to look at other options. minimum guidelines established by the order by District Rep. Neil O. Motion was seconded and Go online to www.ktsro.org and National Highway Tra c Safety Administration The pledge of allegiance was carried. pursuant to the national tra c and motor given followed by a moment of Discussion was held on click on the survey for a chance to vehicle safety act of 1966 for helmets silence for fallen brothers and helping with a local man who is designed for use by motorcyclists and other sisters. fighting cancer. Minutes of the September Mike made a motion to win a FREE registration for an motor vehicle users. meeting were read. A motion make a monetary donation at No person shall operate a motorcycle unless was made to accept the minutes. this time, and plan a benefit approved motorcycle The motion was seconded and at a later time. Motion was such person is wearing an eye-protective carried. seconded and carried. safety course. device which shall consist of protective The treasurer’s report was There was some discussion glasses, goggles or transparent face shields given. A motion was made to on finding someone to which are shatter proof and impact resistant, pay the bills and accept the make a banner and flags for Did you know treasurer’s report. The motion our District. Some of the except when the motorcycle is equipped with was seconded and carried. suggestions will be followed It’s Kansas Law a windscreen which has a minimum height of Neil gave the state report. up on, and discussed at a later 10 inches measured from the center of the A motion was made at 3:15 to time. Discussion was held on Any person operating handlebars. break for 15 minutes. Motion hosting a Halloween haunted a motorcycle which is was seconded and carried. house for next year. Notices: registered in this state shall For additional information regarding Kansas law The meeting was called back There will be a Halloween and how to obtain your M endorsement, visit to order at 3:30. Neil finished benefit in Colby, Kansas. Fliers be the holder of a giving the state report. A motion with complete information will www.KSRevenue.org was made to accept the state be out soon. class M driver’s license Proper gear is essential to safe riding. Wearing a helmet, meeting report. Motion was There was a motion made to KSA 8-235 seconded and carried. adjourn. Motion was seconded eye protection and high visibility clothing always Old business: Brian gave and carried. The Penalty for no class M License makes the ride more enjoyable and safe. the outcome of the Thunder on meeting was adjourned. Class B Misdemeanor the High Plains run. Thanks to Mike won the door prize. Rider Education and Training those who could go! Recorded by Ginger F. Fine up to $1,000 Safe riding requires knowledge and skill. New Business: Discuss was and/or Motorcycle safety training courses are available started on the Buffalo Run Imprisonment up to 6 months around the state of Kansas. 2016. Points of discussion were on changing dates and locations For information on a program near you, go to of The Buffalo Run. www.ktsro.org We were told that Russell Springs would like to have us back. The city council meetings KANSASTraffic Safety are held on the first Wednesday Resource OFFICE of each month. We will need to NOTE: This information is available ask to be added to the agenda. A motion was made to approach in alternative accessible formats. the councils with the date of To obtain an alternative format, contact Transportation June 10-12,2016. Motion was Information, Eisenhower Building, 700 SW Harrison, seconded and carried. 2nd Floor West, Topeka, KS, 66603-3754, or A motion was made to hold 3/2014 (785) 296-3585 (Voice)/Hearing Impaired - 711.

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Geary,Marshall,Pottawatomie,Riley Door prize drawing was won by Herbie and seconded by Wabaunsee by Theresa. Jack. 1 15 www.abateks15.com Motion to adjourn was made District Rep. Paul Woodward 785-313-2130 Membership number is required for membership verification and will be removed from the ballot before vote is tallied. Without the membership number, the ballot is invalid. On October 11, 2015, District this happen. Christmas family Rep Paul Woodyard called the selection is progressing. The MEMBERSHIP #______meeting to order at 12:53 p.m. Blue Valley Giving Tree is DISTRICT 15 BALLOT at the Elk's Lodge in Junction working with Mark K. on City. coordinating the family for The Pledge of Allegiance us. More information will was followed by a moment be available at the November DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE: STEVE ROWE, JR. of silence for our brothers meeting. and sisters lost and the troops Biker Ball is coming up and serving our nation. everyone is being asked to start WRITE IN: ______Secretary's report was read thinking about what we want by Carl H. A motion to accept to do. We have decided to go the minutes as read was made back to our first year's theme WRITEIN: ______by Herbie and seconded by of Black Tie and Leather. We Theresa. The motion was would also like to go back to a approved. Carl H. mentioned nice dinner for the upcoming that Ringo thanked everyone for ball. Date will be set for their help working the gate at sometime in March 2016. TREASURER: CATHY HODGES Lake Perry. Carl H. checked into having Treasurer's report was given memory patches made for Carol by Cathy H. and a motion to Maurich. A motion was made WRITE IN: ______accept the report was made by by George to have 50 patches Theresa and seconded by Jack. made and seconded by Arlene. The motion was approved. The motion passed. Larry W. A thank you card was suggested all proceeds go to WRITE IN: ______received from Judy Padgett, Carol's Memorial Fund. Motion Director for Toys of Manhattan, was amended by Herbie to read thanking District 15 for all the "All proceeds will go to Carol's toys from our District Toy Run. Memorial Fund." Motion was The State report was given seconded and passed. by Deb W. Issues and problems Rocker patches were all also from the Labor Day Rally discussed. District will have 15 MAIL BALLOT TO MARK KRAUSE were discussed, and most blue rockers and 4 red rockers ABATE OF KANSAS – DISTRICT 15 put on hold. Please refer for each year made (2012, 2013, to the Newsletter for more 2014, 2015). 10550 WESTMORELAND RD information. We are working on the The State is requesting that District calendar for next year's WESTMORELAND, KS 66549 each District donate a specific meetings and events. This amount of money for the Mid should be done by November's South Mile Basket this year. meeting. Everyone was MUST BE POSTMARKED BY NOVEMBER 1, 2015 After a lengthy discussion a encouraged to place their votes motion was made by Theresa for District and State officers. ELECTION DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2015 not to donate the money, motion This is the last meeting to cast was seconded by Jack. The your vote. motion was approved. Our next meeting will be New Business: Veteran's November 8th at 7 R's in Blue REMINDER: WRITE “BALLOT” ON OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE. bags are all taken care of. Rapids. Don't forget to bring Bonnie thanked everyone for can or dry food goods for the all the donations for making annual food drive.

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Lobbyist Report 2015 HOUSE BILL NO. ____ 15rs0558 Well here it is October all ready. KANSAS STATE FAIR is By Representative Campbell over and WAS very successful. The legislature is adjourned Volunteers THANKS SO AN ACT regulating traffic; concerning right-of-way violations; MUCH. providing for increased penalties The Safety Corridor Bill in certain cases. HB 2194 is in the House KDOT COMMITTEE will Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas: Transportation Committee, we meet in December. Need your Section 1. (a) Any person who is convicted of violating K.S.A. will be working the committee input. 8-1526, 8-1527, 8-1528, to move it out. 8-1529 or 8-1531, and amendments thereto, and as a result of such The Right-Of-Way Bill 2016 session opens on violation was involved in a HB 2195 is in the House Monday January 12, 2016 vehicle accident or collision, upon conviction, shall be guilty of an Transportation Committee. We Time to start calling your unclassified misdemeanor are continuing to work it as representative to have them punishable by being required to take 16 hours of driver's well. help push education: and The Alcohol Bill HB 2200 is HB 2194 (1) If the vehicle accident or collision results in bodily harm to in committee. We will continue & another person, by a to watch it. HB2195 fine of not more than $250; Other legislation we are Out of committee and to the (2) if the vehicle accident or collision results in great bodily watching... floor. harm to another person or HB 2006 Free parking for THANK - YOU IN disfigurement to another person, by a fine of not more than $500; Disabled Veteran in public ADVANCE. and parking facility. (3) if the vehicle accident or collision results in the death of HB 2219 Prohibiting use of 2016 Governors Freedom another person, by: wireless device while operating Rally June 3th , 4th, and (A) A fine of not more than $1000; and a motor vehicle. 5th,2016. (B) being required to perform 200 hours of community service if HB 2033 Additional 10MPH such convicted person above speed limit when As always is also convicted of violating K.S.A. 8-1567 or 8-15,111, and passing. RIDE SAFE amendments thereto. (b) Convictions of violating K.S.A. 8-1526, 8-1527, 8-1528, Find Your Legislator: For more information: 8-1529 or 8-1532, and http://www.ipsr.ku.edu/ amendments thereto, which are punishable under this section shall http://www.kslegislature.org/ ksdata/ be considered a moving violation for the purpose of K.S.A. 8-255, and amendments thereto. A person shall not be allowed to enter into a diversion agreement in lieu of further criminal proceedings that would prevent such person's conviction of violating K.S.A. 8-1526, 8-1527, 8-1528, 8-1529 or 8-1531, and amendments thereto, from appearing on the person's record if such violation resulted in a vehicle accident or collision that caused bodily harm, great bodily harm or disfigurement or death to another person. (c) For the purpose of this section, "conviction" means a final conviction without regard to whether the sentence was suspended or probation granted after such conviction. Forfeiture of bail, bond or collateral deposited to secure a defendant's appearance in court, which forfeiture has not been vacated, shall be equivalent to a conviction. Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.

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Rep. Barbara Ballard Representative Melissa Rooker Capitol Office Capitol Office Room: 451-S Room: 168-W Seat: 30 Seat: 67 Chair - Representative Richard Proehl Phone: 785 296-7697 Phone: 785 296-7686 Capitol Office Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Room: 581-W Seat: 59 Representative Will Carpenter Rep. Sharon Schwartz Phone: 785 296-7639 Capitol Office Capitol Office Email: [email protected] Room: 352-S Room: 149-S Home Information Seat: 79 Seat: 64 510 Pine Ridge Road Phone: 785 296-7673 Phone: 785 296-7637 Parsons, KS 67357 Email: [email protected] Email: Phone: 620-421-1804 [email protected] Fax: 620-421-2042 Representative John Doll Email:[email protected] Capitol Office Representative Joe Seiwert Business Information Room: 512-N Capitol Office Occupation: Banker Seat: 96 Room: 481-W P.O. Box 737, Phone: 785 296-7380 Seat: 115 Parsons, Kansas 67357 Email: [email protected] Phone: 785 296-7647 Phone: 620-421-2265 Email: [email protected] Representative Mario Goico Capitol Office Representative Tom Sloan Vice Chair - Rep. Ronald Ryckman Sr Room: 276-W Capitol Office Capitol Office Seat: 97 Room: 149-S Room: 352-S Phone: 785 296-7663 Seat: 120 Seat: 26 Email: [email protected] Phone: 785 296-7654 Phone: 785 296-7658 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Representative Kasha Kelley Home Information Capitol Office Representative Jack Thimesch P.O Box 192 Room: 459-W Capitol Office Meade, KS 67864 Seat: 24 Room: 512-N Phone: 620-873-5273 Phone: 785 296-7671 Seat: 114 Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 785 296-7105 Business Information Email: [email protected] Occupation: Retired Teacher/Coach. Representative Jarrod Ousley Capitol Office Representative James Todd Room: 173-W Capitol Office Seat: 35 Room: 268-W Phone: 785-296-7366 Seat: 74 Time to start calling your Email: [email protected] Phone: 785 296-7695 Email: [email protected] representative to have them help push Rep Ponka-We Victors HB 2194 and HB 2195 Representative Marty Read Capitol Office Capitol Office Room: 54-S Out of committee and to the floor. Room: 561-W Seat: 17 Seat: 88 Phone: 785 296-7651 Phone: 785 296-7644 Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

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I attended the 31st annual This information should be the Organization build a team never be too careful out there. Motorcycle Riders Foundation property of the owner. with clear policies, procedures On August 15th an ABATE Meeting of the Minds in There are two bills about and skills that can reduce the of Kansas District 3 member Milwaukee, Wisconsin. autocycles Motorcyclists don’t effectiveness and frequency was killed on 169 Highway It was hosted by ABATE of want the statistics from them. of toxic members messing up when a Semi Driver crossed Wisconsin on the 24th through Autocycles need to be classified the organizational plans and over the center line ending his the 27th of September 2015 in their own class in each state energies of your hand working life. On our way to Milwaukee at the Sheraton Milwaukee so on the Federal level they can good members. Ed got a call that a member of Brookfield Wisconsin. do the numbers and not let them Another workshop I took ABATE of Kansas District 11 The meeting was opened be combined with motorcycles. was what is a MRF PAC and was also killed while riding his with the pledge of Allegiance New Helmet Standards how does it work? PAC is a motorcycle. You can never be followed by a moment of would give law enforcement political action committee and too educated or aware when silence for brothers and sisters officers the right to stop you to is set up under federal rules that you ride. The life you save will lost. Hardtail gave the President see if your helmet passed DOT allow people to share common probably be your own. Award to Russell Ritchie for specifications. interests to provide financial By the time you read this his work on what happened at From 2005-2011 we have had support to candidates running article the 24th annual Mid Waco Texas. a steady decline in Motorcycle for selected office. A PAC polls South Mile will be over. It is in Matt Danielson gave his fatalities. In some states if money to support the candidates Dallas Texas this year. The Mid presentation on facts or fiction. you are under 16 years of age views align with the PAC and South Mile and the National It was reported it cost more for you cant ride a skateboard or its sponsoring organization. Labor Day Rally are ABATE of states having a helmet law per a bicycle unless you wear a MRF PAC focuses on Kansas two main events. The day in the hospital than states helmet. candidates for federal offices Mile is always very informative being freedom of choice. Health Slider Gilmore gave a (U.S. Senators and U.S. about educating us on all issues insurance actually costs more in presentation about lessons in Representatives)like while pertaining to the motorcycle the states having a helmet law life. The most successful thing a state PAC focuses on state world. Motorcyclist from all versus states that are freedom of you can do is set goals do some offices like governors, senators, across the globe get together choice. creative thinking and don't be or representatives and some and discuss all kinds of issues From 2005 to 2012 there afraid to think outside the box. local offices. in the motorcycle world. were 36% more motorcycles Honesty, character, attitude and I took the State Reps Meeting on the road and there was a commonsense, and think before by Dave Condon. We discussed Next year the Meeting of the 20% drop in accidents. What is you speak. Focus on solutions recruiting and retaining Minds will be in Oklahoma motorcycle training about. Not not problems. Decide exactly members, communication and City. Also elections are coming having a crash in the first place. what you want. Write down proven ways the Reps use to up so don't gripe if you don't M.R.F.-V.P. Government your goals and set deadlines. prom the M.R.F. The success of vote. Relations Jeff Hennie gave There were several the M.R.F. directly depends on his presentation starting off workshops to choose from so the state representatives because Bill Cooper, M.R.F. Rep. with E15 ethanol. The M.R.F. Ed Martin and I took separate the state Rep. is the primary supports H.R. 1861 bill to workshops so we could be communications link. stop motorcycle check points better informed. I took one My next workshop was What only. Senate bill 768 is about workshop presented by Marlene do you see when you Ride. Are the information contained on Bautch and John Reblin. It you seeing what you really need the black for that is now in all is designed to help you and to? I didn't do as well as I felt I new motorcycles and autos. your state Motorcycle Rights should have. I realize you can

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Chris Bortz Joan Peterson KDOT - Bureau of Kansas Department of ————————————————————— IT! CHARGE confidentially Mail remittance to: Motorcycle Riders Motorcycle to: Foundation Mail remittance D.C. Washington 500 Suite N.W. 1325 G Street 202-546-0983 20005 / Phone / [email protected] www.mrf.org Number Card Date Expiration Signature FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Referred by ______Date ______Date MRF # ______Date Exp. Member given: was Transportation Safety and Education issue? ______What Technology [email protected] [email protected] Steve Roth Mike Bright Topeka Harley Davidson $80

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Abate of Kansas State Meeting / District 5 End of the Year Party December 12th, 2015 @ NOON Location: The Moose Lodge located at 6621 Turner Drive, Kansas City Kansas 66111 The party starts at 7:00 pm after the State meeting Band: SGR’s Final Drive Silent Auction Off I-70 onto Turner Diagonal south exit to 65th street exit. (The entrance to the Moose is actually on the exit ramp to 65th) For more information contact Tony @ 913-706-8449 or Debbie @ 913-909-2131

TERRYS THOUGHTS

While riding West on I 80 in triple digit semi trucks pulling Nebraska some years back as on their fifty-three foot trailer's my way to the Black Hills on a motivated out of my sight but big Glide I noticed something or not my memory ...As I think things coming on strong and fast back up on this my though is in my rear view mirror's. ! Now *Bikers and Truckers* ,two of I am holding a steady eighty- our expressions of Freedom . five MPH and these creatures of high speed are gaining on me by the seconds. Closer they roll and soon the three mighty and powerful monsters passed by and chased the setting Sun leaving me and my Ride behind as if I was sitting still . What beauty ! What power ! Those long big hoods , twin exhaust, eighteen tires singing on the pavement...... Soon the three

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DIST 9 -MARION CO. TOY RUN STATE MTG-NOON 11/28- Toy run 6 4 13 20 27 12/06- Dist Mtg- Fredonia District 4(unless noted, meetings start 1:00 pm) 11/08- Dist Mtg- Papan’s Landing11/22- TOYS FOR TOTS- Orscelan’s Lot 12/13- Papan’s Landing Friday District 5- (unless noted, meetings begin NOON) District 6- TBA District 7- (unless noted, meeting s start at 7:30 pm) 5 3 District 8-( unless noted, meetings start at 1:30 pm) 12 19 26 11/08 District Meeting - Haysville VFW 11/01 Wichita Toy Run 11/14 Cowley Co. Toy Run 11/22 Reno Co. Toy Run District 9 (unless noted, meetings start at 1:00pm) Thursday 11/07- MARION CO. TOY RUN, Hillsboro 11/08- Dist Mtg- Miltonvale 11/28- MCPHERSON CO. TOY RUN, Thanksgiving Day MCPHERSON 4 2 11 18 25 12/13- Dist Mtg- Dry Dock, Kanopolis District 10 District 11 11/01District- P LANNING12 MTG- VFW- WATHENA District11/11- V ET13ERAN’S DAY- LEAVENWORTH

Wednesday District12/06- TOYS 15 FOR TOTS- NOON 12/2011/08 -- V.A. Dist CHILI Mtg, 7FEED R’S, Blue Rapids LEAVENWORTH V.A. DOMICILLARY Veterans Day 3 1 10 17 24 State (Unless noted, meetings start at Noon) 11/14- Mtg- American Legion, 410 Perry Place, Perry 12/12- Mtg- Eagle Lodge, 4726 Merriam Dr, Overland

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PLEASE GET YOUR DISTRICT SCHEDULES TURNED INTO STATE OFFICE ASAP SO YOUR DATES CAN BE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - LISTED. 9 2 16 23 30 2015 Monday 1 8 15 22 29 Sunday Daylight Saving Time Ends DIST 3 MTG DIST 11 -PLANNING MTG DIST 15 MTG/FOOD DRIVE - DIST 1 MTG- DIST 4 MTG- DIST. 2 MTG WITCHITA TOY RUN

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RE-ELECT A newer look of our web site ELECT Memberships include the Richard Bassler has us looking stronger today Carey Griffin-Wingett Motorcycle Riders Foundation ABATE of Kansas we were able to do this without ABATE of Kansas (MRF), STAR Touring & Riding State Treasurer extra costs. State Treasure Association; Women in the Wind, I was able to control costs Inc. (WITW), an international Fellow Abate members where of state office building. We My name is Carey Griffin- women’s motorcycling group; This has the time gone??? I am close lowered utilities, switched phone Wingett. I reside in Topeka, is my third year as president and I to the end of my current term companies and cut wasteful Kansas, with my husband have also held the offices of vice as your State Treasurer and spending. Ken Wingett. After a long president, treasurer, secretary, and what a ride it has been. I am I submitted a yearly budget to and diversified career with sergeant-at-arms. proud of our accomplishments guide us throughout the year and the Department of Defense; I am an active member of so far however I believe we still we have managed to accomplish Department of Veterans Affairs; ABATE of Kansas, Inc. My have more work to do. I am goals. and, Department of the Interior, involvement with ABATE began in asking for your support in the We need to continue to work Office of Trust Responsibilities and 1999. I am currently a member of upcoming election for one more together to make the Labor Day Bureau of Indian Affairs, I retired. District 4. I participated in ABATE term as your State Treasurer. Rally bigger and stronger and I have been nominated for the activities in several states before With proper research, I helped with everyone’s help we will position of Treasurer for ABATE moving to Kansas and continue to bring the newsletter back to our succeed. of Kansas, Inc. The person who attend district and state meetings; state office building. I was able It is still a strong goal of mine holds this position is the trustee volunteer for the Capital City to cut our productions costs by to promote better awareness of the financial affairs of the Bike Show, Run for the Wall, and more than half with the purchase of Abate of Kansas and ensure organization. As Treasurer I can the National rally. My husband of our new Toshiba color copier that the membership has a voice offer a wide-ranged background and I are avid motorcyclists and and began producing a nicer and along with educating others that includes academic studies participate in several rallies and easier to read newsletter. about this great organization. and hand-on experience with rides during the year including, I developed a separate Bank …I still have the desire to put accounting principles and methods Toys for Tots, Freedom Rally, Account just for the Labor Day in the long hours needed to serve of the financial cycle – budget, Ride for the Red, Sparks America, Rally. Now we can control costs as your State Treasurer. The appropriations, funding and Sturgis, Easy Rider, and more. We and spending easier before, 2am late nights will continue… accounting process. I am detail- enjoy and support the rights and during and after the rally. .I’m sure!!! oriented in the performance of my freedoms earned through education I met with our accountants to I would appreciate your re- duties. During my career I gained and legislation of our motorcycle review our practices of the past election vote for State Treasurer office management experience, rights organizations. and discussed better ideas to Richard Bassler customer service relations, and If chosen as treasurer I will make us financially secure. 785-409-7255 accounting knowledge and skills. do whatever is in my power to I spent 3 months auditing and I was responsible for cash flow ensure the continued success reconstructing the main account. including deposits, payments, of ABATE of Kansas, Inc. and With new software I was updating account balances, to hold myself accountable able to recreate an electronic drafted annual budgets, provided for ensuring the financial check register, EVERYTHING written reports, and created Excel stability of the organization. financially inside Abate is now spreadsheets for tracking purposes. As a member I understand the coded and categorized. Reports The positions I held during my financial responsibility and the can now be run to track where career required knowledge and use importance of being accountable every dollar is. As of today of the following programs: DOS & to the organization for work done. everything is balanced and Windows, WordPerfect, Microsoft Thank you for the nomination and accounted for. Office including Excel and Access; opportunity to run for treasurer. Pre-Registration for the Rally Quicken, and QuickBooks. I have I would appreciate your vote in was built by me and members of experience using a computer to November. my financial committee. Today input, manipulate and retrieve it serves as a strong vital tool data. I wrote monthly business that produces income before and financial reports. I also have the rally but also measures experience with writing policies attendance. and procedures, bylaws and On Line Membership is also standing rules for Federal entities very strong and getting even and the local chapter of Women in more popular for members to the Wind, Inc. I am also a Notary renew. Public and am bonded.

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RE-ELECT up water, mowing, building and Membership number is required for membership verification and will be removed from the Doyle Pendergraft tearing down stages, arranging ABATE of Kansas for supplies such as fork lift, ballot before vote is tallied. Vice President generator and found road repair materials. I am a person Without the membership number, the ballot is invalid. Greetings! motivated to serve my fellow For those who may not members and willing to step up know me, my name is Doyle and do anything asked of me. I Pendergraft and I am currently have built many new friendships the Vice President of ABATE over the past 2 years and I have of Kansas and running for re- found most have the same vision MEMBERSHIP #______election, I would appreciate your as I do for bettering and growing vote. the LDR. I, first, would like to thank I have found that listening 2015 STATE BALLOT everyone for giving me the to the ideas and suggestions opportunity to serve as your of our membership is not only Vice President for that past 2 educational, but we have very DOYLE PENDERGRAFT years. While we have made creative people with great VICE PRESIDENT: a lot of progress, there is still visions. Working together as a PAUL HAVILAND much work to be done to TEAM is where we achieve our continue growing our rally into a greatness successes, and your BYRON HARDEN profitable, nationally recognized input helps in making ABATE of event. Kansas a standout organization. In spite of stumbles here and Feel free to give me a call there, our entertainment level or email, anytime with your WRITE IN: ______has expanded, and in turn, our ideas, suggestions, and, yes, numbers are growing. We have your complaints. Anything that extended the venues and brought betters us is worth listening to. TREASURE: RICHARD BASSLER more entertainment, vendors Thank you for your support and fun. This has enjoyed an and hope I can continue to serve CAREY GRIFFIN-WINGETT excellent response, as proven by ABATE and you. I look forward the overwhelming response we to serving as your Vice President have had this year. Two years for another 2 years. WRITE IN: ______ago, I brought District 11’s GIT-R-DONE Dirt Drags to the rally. It is an WE RIDE WE DECIDE exciting addition. Improvements DP for VP to the Labor Day Rally have brought in larger attendance, which raises the profitability MEMBER AT LARGE: PAUL SWOYER of the organization, which in turn allows us to further our TONY RAWLS-RILEY legislative cause of ensuring RICHARD PROCK your rights and safety as a Kansas Motorcyclist. I have also worked hard to expand my skills in working WRITE IN: ______with people and our contractors, as well as the entertainment. MAIL BALLOT TO; I found and manage our new ATTN: CORPORATE SECRETARY0 STATE BALLOT insurance company, which, being a more appropriate policy, ABATE OF KANSAS, INC. P.O. BOX 102 PERRY, KS 6607 has allowed to come out of the dark and be fully protected as MAIL IN BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED 14 BY: NOV. 2015 the entity that we are. I have handled everything from picking REMINDER: WRITE “BALLOT” ON OUTSIDE OF ENVELOPE.

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RE-ELECT I feel like our Organization is ELECT even worldwide perspective on Paul Swoyer moving in the right direction , Byron Harden the ongoing battle to protect ABATE of Kansas but there is still more work that ABATE of Kansas the rights of bikers. Member at Large needs to be done . We also need Vice President My goal is to do what is best to remember what ABATE is all for ABATE and its members about . while supporting the MRF Hello all , my name is Paul Fellow ABATE members, my anyway I can. I feel I am an Swoyer . I currently hold the name is Byron Harden and I open minded good listener position of Member at Large am seeking the office of Vice who makes decisions based and I am seeking re-election President. Riding a motorcycle on facts not hearsay. I would . has been a passion of mine for like to work with others to I have been an active ABATE most of my life. continue improving the Labor Member for twenty years with I’ve been fighting for the Day Rally. Additionally, I eleven of those years serving as rights of bikers for over ten believe ABATE needs to keep either a District 4 or State Board years as an active member of working to improve its com- Member . ABATE of Kansas. During munications with those outside The last two that time I’ve held the offices our organization. If we intend years I have been to the Capital of District 4 Historian and to be successful in preserv- with our Lobbyist to meet with Assistant Representative and ing motorcycling for future Legislators and have also met have also served on the State generations, we must keep with KDOT on many occasions Board as Member at Large and our voice strong by actively to discuss issues that effect all as an Alternate member for six recruiting new and younger motorcyclist . I also serve as years. I have been a member members continuously moving the State Motorcycle Safety of the MRF for ten years. I am our organization forward. Awareness Person . also a member of ABATE of Indiana & the AMA. Byron I, along with my wife Lori, were in charge of the Battle of the Bands at the Labor Day Rally this year. This event has received a lot of positive feedback. I will work to continue having the Battle of the Bands every year. I have attended the Mid-South Mile for eleven straight years and through this I gained a great deal of knowledge on the fight for bikers’ rights. The Mid South Mile has provided me with both a nationwide and

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