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2 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER Some of ABATE’s accomplishments over the years: WHAT IS • Successfully lobbied for legislation that created the Georgia Motor- cycle Safety Program (GMSP), our state’s rider education program that is available to all. ABATE OF GEORGIA, Inc.? • Lobbied to have legislation passed to modify the existing manda- tory helmet law to allow adults age 21 and older freedom of choice The letters “ ABATE ” stand for American Bikers Active as to the wearing of a helmet. Toward Education. ABATE is composed of motorcyclists • Successfully lobbied for legislation leading to the repeal of the from all areas of the state, from all walks of life, and Georgia law prohibiting use of speakers or headphones while riding who ride all makes of bikes. ABATE is not a club, it is a a motorcycle. non-partisan politically active organization working on • Fought and stopped legislation introduced in the 1992 Session of motorcyclist’s rights. We are affiliated with national the Georgia General Assembly that would have made it illegal for kids age 10 and under to ride as passengers on motorcycles. rights groups like the American Motorcyclist Asso- • Established May as “Motorcycle Awareness and You” month ciation (AMA), the Motorcycle Riders Foundation through a proclamation signed by the Governor and through (MRF) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists resolutions passed by the Senate and House each year. This is an (NCOM). annual effort that raises public awareness of motorcycles. • Successfully lobbied legislators to approve increased funding for Our main focus is to keep motorcycle legislation the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program, in the amount of $170,000 after the license tag rate was raised on all vehicles to in its proper perspective . Many restrictive laws are $20. enacted by uninformed legislators. ABATE’s goal is to • Successfully stopped proposed legislation that would have in- keep our lawmakers informed of our members collective creased the size of motorcycle tags. position on Motorcycle related legislation. Preventing • Successfully lobbied for handicapped tags for motorcycles without unfair legislation from becoming law is easier than fight- further enabling legislation, by bringing it to the attention of the ing to get the law repealed. Department of Revenue that the code section was written in such a way that it was already authorized. • Successfully lobbied for antique tags for motorcycles in the 1998 Rider education and public awareness of motor- legislative session. cyclists are goals of ABATE. We are not against the • Established a 15 District organization that has led to more partici- wearing of helmets, and we encourage all riders to ride pation locally, while raising our membership statewide. The more safely. An informed and educated rider is a safer rider. members we have, means the more clout we have at the State Helmet laws do nothing to prevent an accident, and a Capitol. helmet only provides the illusion of safety, while rider • Sponsor and promote the largest Swap Meet/Bike Show in Geor- education is proven to prevent accidents and save gia, 5 times a year. lives. • Successfully forced prosecution of a trucker who, while making an illegal turn, killed fellow motorcyclist Mark Bonner. Index Page # • Successfully lobbied to pass the “Frank-Lee” (ROW) bill to enhance penalties to those who cause death or serious injury to a motorcy- Office & Officer #’s—newsletter advertising fees 2 clists by failing to yield the right of way. What ABATE is about/benefits 3 • Successfully lobbied to pass the “Tag/Title” bill SB-437 that allows for registration of kit/assembled bikes. Signed by Governor Purdue District Meeting Schedule 7 May 14, 2008. District Boundaries & Phone Numbers 7 • Successfully lobbied to pass “Enhanced Penalties for Right of Way State Director’s Corner 4 Violations” SB-196. Signed into law in 2009.
Your benefits as a member of ABATE of Georgia: NCOM/AIM—Jerry Abendroth 8 Organized lobbying of State and Federal legislators to make your MRF News/Application 11 views on motorcyclist rights known to your Representatives. JULY JAM INFO 28 Current information on all motorcycle related legislation and where your legislators stand on the issues that affect your motorcycling ABATE of Georgia Honor Roll 8 rights and freedoms. Assistance with voter registration Monthly newsletter with legislative updates, event dates and CMA Chaplain’s Corner/Contact Information 33 places, and information Membership card, patch, and one year pin for new members. Useful Websites 47 Yearly pin for renewals. Admission discounts at most ABATE events around the state, in- What’s Happening 26-31 cluding ALL State Swap Meets. District News 34-38 Discounts at many motorcycle shops and dealers around the state Personal satisfaction of joining your brothers and sisters in pro- Personal Ads 46 moting the great sport of motorcycling while supporting your right to Supporters 45-48 ride by participation at State and District meetings, toy runs, blood drives, camp-outs, bike shows, swap meets, etc. Steve Murrin 42-43 Spiritual consultation with the Christian Motorcycle Association Fun Stuff 44 (CMA) for ride prayers, weddings, and visitation. Classifieds 50
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3 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER Sorry for the short delay this month but as most of you know while putting the newsletter together this month, we lost one of ABATE’s largest supporters, benefactor, and most of all friend. Aside from being a friend to all biker’s Greg Estes was an amazing father and brother. He will be truly missed. As we go about our events and business he will be remembered in everything we do. The biker scene will be forever changed. Please see the pictures and articles in this months newsletter that honor him. Greg we miss you and we love you very much.
Again, my apologies for the newsletter being late. Greg was a close friend and this month was very hard on everyone. If you ever got the opportunity to meet this selfless man you understand how difficult it is to let him go.
A Letter from Linda
Dear Greg, A flag flew over the United States Capitol today in your honor. Ever since your birthday last month I have struggled to find an appropriate gift or gesture that would let you know how much you are loved and appreciated. I was sitting in Senator Isaakson’s office last Thursday lobbying for Motorcycle Rights and I started thinking of you. I told him about your contributions to the community both riding and non-riding. How you opened up your heart and home to bikers and how you are always there for those in need. We decided maybe a ceremonial flag flown over the US Capitol might be a small start in letting you know how much your opinion, your thoughts, advice and generosity are appreciated. I remember the first time I met you just 3 short years ago. I started an ABATE Chapter up and was trying to get sponsors for a poker run to raise funds. Ghost told me I needed to come see you. I was shown into your office. There you sat, a mountain of a man wiping the hair out of your eyes working on your accounts. I was nervous and started talking faster and faster about the cause. You looked up and told me to grab some t-shirts off the self behind me. I grabbed two. You kind of shook your head, stood up filling the cramped quarters to capacity and loaded my arms full. As I was turning to leave you hastily scribbled a check for $150.00 and placed it on the top of the stack. This was the first of many such encounters over the years. You wrote checks, gave out t-shirts and opened Fat Cats up to ABATE providing free food, great fellowship and eventually providing ABATE with a new state office. You shared advice, contributed to my own political campaign and supported my run for Legislative Director. We are going to miss you Greg. We will miss your smile, your quiet determination and confidence. We will think of you every time we crank up the Harley for a ride and every time we drink a cold beer on a hot day. We will think of you every time we face the flag that flew over the Capitol and Pledge Allegiance to our country and the great men and women such as yourself that have made this country a better place. Thank you Greg. I am sorry I am not there with your family and friends but I think you would understand. I will be thinking of you as I lay flowers on my fathers grave at Arlington Cemetery and I know you will be riding beside me as we roar through DC for Rolling Thunder. Good-bye my friend until we meet again. Know that your legacy will continue on. Know that you made a difference in this life and we were forever changed for having known and respected you. Linda Allen
Change the election term from 1 to 2 years. The elections to be held BY-LAWS in April and the term to begin on May 1 st . The first elected official’s REVISION term will be from October 1, 2010 to May 1, 2012. An annual review of the Executive Board will be given by the Board of Directors in April of non-election years.
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Election Connection We have been busy, busy , busy at ABATE of Georgia. The 2010 General Ses- sion may be over but the work and planning for next year has just begun. This is an important election year and from now until the election in November we will be bringing you a new section in the newsletter the Election Connection. This corner of the newsletter will be dedicated to providing you important information and tips on how we can make the best use of our combined talents, expertise and influence e to the state house next November. No longer will we let the likes of Representative Barbara Simms of Augusta choose golf carters over the thousands of motorcyclists when she stripped our Red Light amendment from a Bill. Or sit by idly while Rep. Tom Rice squashes our Freedom of Choice Bill. Now is our chance to flex our muscles and make the nec- essary changes to ensure our future and the future of Georgian Motorcyclists. Registering Voters As an ABATE member I am sure you are registered to vote. Is your neighbor? Are your family members? Are the charity riders? We need to get out and get everyone registered. Contact your county election Register to get forms and get the par- ticulars for your county. Each county has the discretion of implementing registration procedures. In most counties you can just pick up the forms hand them out at your events and encourage folks to mail them in. Some counties require folks to attend a two or three hour training before registering folks to vote. Contact your Register to find out how. Carry the forms on your bike and pass them out at events. Let’s make sure that all 200,000 motorcyclists in Georgia are registered and ready to vote. Primaries Did you know the real election is decided well before the general election in November? Primaries decide who is going to run on the ballot in November. Primary elections will be held on July 20 th with a deadline for s voter to be registered by June 10 th . Get out and find out who is running and support those who are biker friendly. The following pages taken from the Secretary of State’s web site will show you who is running and how to contact the candidates. Our nemesis Rep. Tom Rice has competition this election. We need to contact Rice’s opponent and gather his support in return for ours. Campaigns Now is the time to volunteer and help the candidate of your choice. Whether you are a Republican, Democrat or Independ- ent we need you to get out there and help where you can. Contact your candidate and offer to put up signs, help phone bank or walk neighborhoods or attend or host fundraisers. Some of our own are running for office including Joey Brush for Pub- lic Service Commissioner. Volunteer and help our friends get elected. We talk a good talk about kicking the bums out but are you ready to walk your talk and actually work on getting folks elected that will help secure our freedom? Candidate Forums I found that a lot of the bikers in my community weren’t shall we say very politically savvy. Candidate Forums are a won- derful tool to educate constituents. Anyone can plan and host a candidate forum. Secure free space, invite the candidates and invite the public to hear directly from the politicians and have the opportunity to ask them questions. By hosting the event your group sets the tempo, determines the flow and asks the questions you care about and can direct the flow of in- formation and energy. If you want to take the next step have your district host a Candidate Forum and invite all of the bik- ers in your area. If you need help contact me and I will help you host a forum in your area. Now is the time for action! Now is the time to stand up and be counted! Now is the time for our voices to be heard! We are not done yet!
When you are rolling hard this summer, a good thing to keep in mind is to keep an eye on oil leaks. A common one on Harley’s is the shift shaft seal behind the inner primary. If it gets to bad it could cause it to get oil on the rear tire and that ain’t never good. Another common one is around the oil filter area. You need to keep it clean for your safety and the safety of the one’s you ride with .
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6 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER ABATE of Georgia District Boundaries
1:1st Tuesday at the Chatsworth 2: 1st Sunday of the month at 2PM at Our next American Legion Post 167 N. 5th few meetings will be held at North Georgia Ave., 7:00PM Chatsworth, GA Technical
1W: fourth Monday of each month at Dari Dip on Vil- 4E : 1st Wednesday of the Month 7PM, The lanow Street, La Fayette Ga. Tavern at Medlock, 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd, Norcross 30092
4W :2nd Wednesday of the month at Fat Cats on Veterans Memorial High- way in Austell, 5N:Third Tuesday at 7PM at Aces Bike Barn 5941 HWY 72 West Colbert GA
6/2: 1st Thursday of the month at 7PM @Twilight bar and Grill is 311 Ray- mond Hill Road in Newnan.
8:3rd Sunday at 2PM at Roadrunner Cafe, Augusta Ga. 6 :1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at The Grove Bar and Grill, 4681 Bill Gardner Pkwy.,
9: 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM 11: 2nd Sunday of the month at at Player’s on 54th St. Columbus. 3:00 PM at The Redleg Saloon Savannah, GA
9/2: 3 rd Monday of the Month at 6 pm Red Rooster Restaurant West Point Rd Lagrange GA. 15: 1st Sunday of every other Districts 10, 12, 14 month at 3PM at Spanky’s are inactive Mallside in Brunswick If you want to start them back up please give the State Office a call. 13: 1st Sunday of month 2PM at The New Boy 866-867-5063 Grill & Bar, 309 S Tift Avenue, Tifton, GA (Corner of Tift Ave & Hwy 82)
District Coordinator Phone e-mail (if available) 1 Jackie Poag 706-264-9938 [email protected] 1W Terry Simmons 706-313-2006 [email protected] 2 Anthony Love 706-499-4672 [email protected] 3/3 Linda Allen 770-726-7062 [email protected] 4E Michael Collins 770-938-3285 [email protected] 4W Ricky Jordan 706-485-0863 [email protected] 5 Jim Eenhuis 770-787-4891 [email protected] 5N ACE Callahan 706-788-BIKE [email protected] 6 Chris Burdette 770-616-7590 [email protected] 6/2 Michael Volk 770-252-9653 [email protected] 7 Delmar Singleton 478-731-6180 8 Joey Brush 706-840-2403 [email protected] 9 Pat Carpentar 706-249-1313 [email protected] 9/2 Dan Forrest 706-402-1593 [email protected] 11 Norman Ward 912-728-6441(h) 912-308-5021(c) 13 Jimmy Holloway 229-387-6563 [email protected] 15 David Stewart 912-399-7045 [email protected]
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7 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E- In the study, which was published in the March issue of the American Surgeon, NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by researchers using the National Trauma Databank reviewed the records of 61,689 Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and motorcyclists aged 17 to 89 years involved in a motorcycle crash between 1996 the National Coalition of Motorcyclists and 2005. (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. For more Those ages 50-59 were the fastest growing group involved with crashes, and acci- information, call us at 1-(800) ON-A- dents involving riders in that age group were almost twice as likely to be fatal as BIKE or visit us on our website at those involving younger bikers. www.ON-A-BIKE.com. "Treating a 60-year-old who has been in a motorcycle accident is very different NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES from treating a 21-year-old who has been in a similar accident -- 60-year-olds Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, bring a lot more medical baggage with them and impact outcomes," Dr. Mark National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) Gestring, director of the trauma program at the Medical Center.
MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES INEXPLICABLY PLUMMET Age-related factors associated with aging, such as impaired vision, delayed reac- Following more than a decade of steady increases, motorcycle rider fatalities unac- tion time, and altered balance contribute to motorcycle crashes in this population. countably dipped by double-digit proportions last year. Motorcyclist deaths dropped by 16% nationwide through the first three quarters of 2009, compared to The increase in injury severity for older riders may be related to the reduced ca- the same period in 2008 when fatalities reached their highest level of 5,290. pacity to withstand injury as the body ages, including decreases in bone strength and brain size, as well as pre-existing medical conditions. The study -- sponsored by the Governors Highway Safety Association, which represents state traffic safety agencies -- is drawn from preliminary fatality data NATURALISTIC MOTORCYCLE SAFETY STUDY from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. While there is nothing in the data The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has announced that it will partner with to indicate the cause of the sudden decline, the GHSA asked state safety agencies the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) on the world’s first motorcycle to speculate on reasons for the decline, and several respondents pointed to the safety study that will use small video recorders and instrumentation mounted on economy and underscored that a significant portion of motorcycling is for recrea- numerous bikes for 6-18 months to gather data about the riders and events that tion rather than transportation. occur.
Other reasons cited in the study for the decline: Fewer beginning motorcyclists; an Termed a "naturalistic" study, VTTI has developed this technology and used it increase in priority given to state motorcycle safety programs; an increased aware- successfully to conduct a 100-car study in 2005 that included 69 crashes and more ness of motorcycles by other drivers; and colder, wetter weather in some states than 750 near-crashes. According to the MSF, "The method is presently in use by during the riding season. It doesn't appear helmet laws played a significant role in researchers across the globe to target nearly every type of roadway user, with the the decline. exception of two-wheeled vehicles. This study, expected to be on the road by early 2011, will greatly advance the understanding of interactions among rider, motor- The popularity of motorcycles has surged in the past decade, particularly among cycle, roadway, other roadway users and the environment." aging baby boomers and women, nearly doubling to more than 10 million. VTTI Director Tom Dingus added that “We expect the study to be very valuable During the nine-month period of the comparison, the District and 38 states re- to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s work, since we also will examine where ported a drop in motorcycle deaths, and 12 states recorded an increase. California and how crash avoidance is successful. With so much information bandwidth had 133 fewer deaths, Florida had 111 fewer and Ohio had 48 fewer. Only two coming from the cameras and instrumentation on each bike, we’ll be able to exam- states -- Hawaii and Rhode Island -- had double-digit increases. Once numbers for ine details for years, and the findings will be relevant for decades." the final three months of 2009 are factored in, the report projects, the annual fatal- ity decline will be at least 10%. Naturalistic Method identifies crashes using time-series video and numeric data, reveals factors not detectable through crash investigation, creates its own controls AGING RIDERS AT HIGHER RISK by comparing the crash-involved rider to himself/herself at all other times, and Motorcycle riders across the country are growing older, and the impact of this permits quantification of rider performance and behavior in non-critical and criti- trend is evident in emergency rooms nationwide as doctors are finding that senior cal riding situations. citizens who ride motorcycles are more likely to be involved in accidents and also more likely to be injured or die than their younger counterparts. GLOBAL MARKETS BOOST MOTORCYCLE SALES While U.S. motorcycle sales continue to drift downward, globally Honda bucked Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that half of all the trend by posting a 30% sales gain for first quarter of 2010, reflecting 2.54 motorcyclists needing emergency treatment in 2005 were over 40, nearly double million motorcycles sold outside of Japan. the number in 1996, which is consistent with demographic data indicating that the average age of motorcycle ownership has rose from 33 years in 1998 to 40 years in Sales in the American market dropped 21% during the first quarter of 2010, a less 2003. Injury severity, length of stay in the hospital or intensive care unit, and precipitous slip than the previous year's 37% slide, but the rising demand for small mortality were higher for riders over the age of 40. displacement bikes in Asian markets helped the juggernaut manufacturer post a (Continued on page 10)
ABATE of Georgia, Inc. HONOR ROLL 2010 Michael Smith D7 Toby & Lynn Phillips Fat Cats Bar and Grill Jim Eenhuis In Memory of Chuck Dodson District 13 In Memory of George Hill District 11 Steve Minter & D4East DISTRICT 6 Wayne Davis Vic Manget Ricky Jordan & D4West In Memory of Greg Estes
Members, Districts, Businesses & Supporters with your donation of $100 or more you become an Honor Roll Member of ABATE of Georgia! As always your generosity and support is appreciated.
8 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER 9 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER $2.68 billion profit for the last fiscal year, a staggering 95.9% increase over the are not happy, they can take the metro like everyone else.” prior year. They inconvenience us, we will inconvenience them, responded the FFMC, which We may find consolation in the U.S. market since our sales are sliding less set a fine example of civil obedience to demonstrate the impact of motorcycles on steeply than before, but the evolving global marketplace is not only motivating traffic flow, good or bad. companies like Volkswagen to purchase one fifth of Suzuki, such international sales figures are also prompting manufacturers like U.S. stalwart Harley- WEIRD NEWS: EASY WRITERS TEXT WHILE RIDING Davidson to divert their efforts into regions like India. Everyone knows that texting while driving can be dangerous. Now consider this: texting while riding a motorcycle, in heavy traffic! It's not uncommon in Vietnam, PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS BARRED FROM MINERS MEMORIAL where 29 million motorcycles are the primary source of transportation. Many of the 29 West Virginia coal miners who died at the Upper Big Branch mining explosion on April 5th were veterans and some rode motorcycles, so Pham Thi Thuy Linh is 21, a college student and -- according to a recent contest bereaved families had requested the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the memorial sponsored by a mobile phone company -- has the fastest fingers in Vietnam. She service. PGR is an informal group of motorcyclists which exists to make sure that can text 160 characters in 25 seconds, though she admits she is “about 20 or 30 all veterans are given respectful funerals. But they were barred from attending this percent slower texting on my bike.” She doesn't much care that texting while service by federal officials who labeled them a security threat. driving is both illegal and not too smart.
The appearance of the Patriot Guard Riders at the service, at the request of several Tran Van Thanh is a senior official in the government's office of traffic safety. He families, had been cleared in advance by West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, told National Public Radio that understands the concerns about texting while who is also a motorcycle rider. But the day before the service, Joe Cumblidge, the driving, but says peoples’ bad habits will take time to change, and with limited West Virginia State Captain of the Patriot Guard Riders e-mailed the men who resources it’s impossible to crack down on everyone for everything. were scheduled to participate: “Due to circumstances totally and completely be- yond the control of the Patriot Guard Riders and Governor Joe Manchin of West Meanwhile, contest-winner Pham says she can't wait to get one of the new iPhone Virginia, we are regrettably ordering a STAND DOWN for this mission. Specific packages. She says it will enable her to text even faster than she does now, from details will not be posted here but, we’ve been told we are not welcome to partici- everywhere -- including her bike. pate because of certain high-level dignitaries that are scheduled to be in atten- dance.” QUOTABLE QUOTE: “Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Modera- tion in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” The “high-level dignitaries” were President Barack Obama and Vice President Senator Barry Goldwater (1909-1998) U.S. Senator from Arizona Joe Biden. A Patriot Guard Rider told WSAZ in Charleston that Manchin had been forbidden to allow them to participate “because of overwhelming security concerns with high-ranking federal officials -- it was just not logistically possible for them to be a part of the event.”
Both Obama and Biden managed to escape West Virginia unharmed.
LEGAL CHALLENGES TO MICHIGAN HELMET LAW Several members of ABATE of Michigan rode to the Lenawee County judicial building on Tuesday, April 20th to show support for a fellow motorcyclist who is challenging a non-compliant helmet ticket. Ryan Hildebrand, 26, is one of nearly a dozen riders ticketed this spring by Adrian police Sgt. Lynn Courington for wearing helmets that the state claims do not meet federal Department of Trans- portation standards.
Representing the group of ticketed riders is Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) attorney Lawrence “Katman” Katkowsky, who filed an appearance for the helmet defendant. A formal hearing was set for June 29 in district court, and Katkowsky said he will try to consolidate all the helmet infraction cases that are being chal- lenged for the June 29 hearing. “The issues are all the same,” he said.
He is taking on the helmet enforcement issue in Lenawee County on behalf of ABATE of Michigan, which also has a lawsuit pending in United State District Court in Grand Rapids, challenging the state’s DOT helmet rule.
One of the enforcement issues Katkowsky will raise is regarding probable cause to justify a traffic stop on a civil infraction. ABATE claims in the lawsuit that police have to look inside a helmet to determine if it meets DOT standards, and therefore cannot claim plain sight evidence to justify a traffic stop and request to inspect a helmet. No trial date is scheduled.
ANGRY FRENCH MOTORCYCLISTS SNARL TRAFFIC IN PROTEST Forty thousand motorcyclists demonstrated all over France in protest of a recent Government announcement to fine any bikers caught filtering through traffic (“lane splitting”), and more than 60 cities saw their roads blocked by hordes of angry riders who said NON to French authorities who propose to treat motor- bikes, scooters and mopeds like cars and require them to stay in their lane one behind another.
So, they behaved like cars! On March 13th the La Fédération Française Des Mo- tards en Colère (FFMC - the French Federation of Angry Bikers) urged all motor- cyclists to occupy the space of one car in each lane, and within minutes an enor- mous traffic jam was created that gridlocked the whole of Paris on a busy Satur- day afternoon as car drivers were stuck in traffic until late in the evening.
While bikers blocked the roadways above ground, other protestors went under- ground bringing the subway system to a grinding halt in response to a statement made by French Transport Secretary Jean-Marc Belotti, who said “If they (bikers)
10 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcycle Riders Foundation private transportation available to Americans. In fact, the only addition to motorcycle safety on a national level is the motorcycle safety grant pro- gram signed into law in 2005. The program, the brain child of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), sends federal highway dollars back to the States earmarked for rider education programs and motorcycle awareness campaigns. It is of course the MRF E-MAIL NEWS Motorcy- good work done on a state by state basis, largely by cle Riders Foundation motorcyclists, that ultimately deserves credit for 236 Massachusetts Ave. NE | this reduction in loss of life. Suite 510 | Washington, DC With the increasing numbers of new and returning 20002-4980 riders, and concern over single vehicle motorcycle 202-546-0983 (voice) | 202-546 crashes, rider education and training is the only pro- -0986 (fax) | http:// active measure that can truly assist motorcyclists in www.mrf.org preventing crashes. Studies have indicated that more than 90% of accident involved riders were without formal training. Motorcycle Fatalities Decrease The next question is - how do you maintain the re- The Governors Highway Safety Association duction? Helmet law proponents will use this as a (GHSA) released a report today on motorcycle fa- stepping stone to put a mandatory helmet law in talities. The report claims that motorcycle fatalities place. They will point to the law as the logical next are down 16 percent for the first 3 quarters of 2009 step, which it is not. We were able to achieve this and about 10 percent for the year. This is the first reduction without a national helmet law and we can significant decrease in over a decade. continue the trend without it. Keeping the numbers The decrease in fatalities is not a function of people down will only be possible through quality rider riding less. Vehicle miles traveled for motorcycles education and motorist/motorcycle awareness cam- is down one to two percent (the number varies re- paigns. And of course continue the MRF’s position; gionally). Miles traveled have also increased in focus on crash avoidance and not simply safer some areas where people are swapping gas guzzler crashing and we will save lives. cars for small, efficient motorcycles in order to Read the full report here: http://www.ghsa.org/html/ stretch their pennies as far as possible. After all, publications/spotlight/index.html motorcycles are the single most affordable form of
11 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER Joey Brush for Public Service Commissioner. Volunteer and Election Connection help our friends get elected. We talk a good talk about kick- By Linda Allen ing the bums out but are you ready to walk your talk and Legislative Director actually work on getting folks elected that will help secure 770.881.7438 our freedom? [email protected] Candidate Forums I found that a lot of the bikers in my community weren’t We have been busy, busy , busy at ABATE of Georgia. The shall we say very politically savvy. Candidate Forums are a 2010 General Session may be over but the work and plan- wonderful tool to educate constituents. Anyone can plan and ning for next year has just begun. This is an important elec- host a candidate forum. Secure free space, invite the candi- tion year and from now until the election in November we dates and invite the public to hear directly from the politi- will be bringing you a new section in the newsletter the cians and have the opportunity to ask them questions. By Election Connection. This corner of the newsletter will be hosting the event your group sets the tempo, determines the dedicated to providing you important information and tips flow and asks the questions you care about and can direct on how we can make the best use of our combined talents, the flow of information and energy. If you want to take the expertise and influence e to the state house next November. next step have your district host a Candidate Forum and in- No longer will we let the likes of Representative Barbara vite all of the bikers in your area. If you need help contact Simms of Augusta choose golf carters over the thousands of me and I will help you host a forum in your area. motorcyclists when she stripped our Red Light amendment from a Bill. Or sit by idly while Rep. Tom Rice squashes Now is the time for action! Now is the time to stand up and our Freedom of Choice Bill. Now is our chance to flex our be counted! Now is the time for our voices to be heard! We muscles and make the necessary changes to ensure our fu- are not done yet! ture and the future of Georgian Motorcyclists. BELOW IS THE LIST OF REPRESENTATIVES RUN- Registering Voters NING IN YOUR DISTRICT! As an ABATE member I am sure you are registered to vote. For more info GOTO Is your neighbor? Are your family members? Are the charity http://www.sos.ga.gov/elections/ riders? We need to get out and get everyone registered. Con- tact your county election Register to get forms and get the State Representative, District 1 particulars for your county. Each county has the discretion Jay Neal (Incumbent) Republican of implementing registration procedures. In most counties State Representative, District 2 you can just pick up the forms hand them out at your events Martin Scott (Incumbent) Republican and encourage folks to mail them in. Some counties require State Representative, District 3 folks to attend a two or three hour training before registering Tom Dooley Republican folks to vote. Contact your Register to find out how. Carry Tom Weldon (Incumbent) Republican the forms on your bike and pass them out at events. Let’s State Representative, District 4 make sure that all 200,000 motorcyclists in Georgia are reg- Dennis Mock Republican istered and ready to vote. Roger Williams (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 5 Primaries John Meadows (Incumbent) Republican Did you know the real election is decided well before the State Representative, District 6 general election in November? Primaries decide who is go- Mike Cowan Republican ing to run on the ballot in November. Primary elections will Tom Dickson (Incumbent) Republican be held on July 20 th with a deadline for s voter to be regis- Tommy Patterson Democratic tered by June 10 th . Get out and find out who is running and State Representative, District 7 support those who are biker friendly. The following pages David Ralston (Incumbent) Republican taken from the Secretary of State’s web site will show you State Representative, District 8 who is running and how to contact the candidates. Our Stephen Allison (Incumbent) Republican nemesis Rep. Tom Rice has competition this election. We Jack Lance Democratic State Representative, District 9 need to contact Rice’s opponent and gather his support in Amos Amerson (Incumbent) Republican return for ours. State Representative, District 10 Campaigns Rick Austin (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 11 Now is the time to volunteer and help the candidate of your Barbara Massey Reece (Incumbent) Democratic choice. Whether you are a Republican, Democrat or Inde- State Representative, District 12 pendent we need you to get out there and help where you Rick Jasperse Republican can. Contact your candidate and offer to put up signs, help Truett Moss II Republican phone bank or walk neighborhoods or attend or host fund- Jerry Nally Democratic raisers. Some of our own are running for office including
12 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER State Representative, District 13 Buddy Simpson Republican Katie M. Dempsey (Incumbent) Republican Kevin Hagler Democratic Bonny Askew Democratic State Representative, District 33 State Representative, District 14 David Wilkerson Democratic Greg Bowen Republican Don Wix (Incumbent) Democratic Christian Coomer Republican State Representative, District 34 Shep Helton Republican Rich Golick (Incumbent) Republican Dan Ledford Democratic Maryline Blackburn Democratic Jessica Weaver-Stoll Democratic State Representative, District 35 State Representative, District 15 Ed Setzler (Incumbent) Republican Paul R. Battles (Incumbent) Republican Matthew D. Adams Democratic Hayden Collins Republican State Representative, District 36 State Representative, District 16 Earl Ehrhart (Incumbent) Republican Rick Crawford (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 37 State Representative, District 17 Jason Shepherd Republican Howard R. Maxwell (Incumbent) Republican Terry Johnson (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 18 Mark G. Koch Democratic Kevin Cooke Republican State Representative, District 38 Gerald Pilgrim Republican Sam Teasley Republican Herbert Giles Democratic Pat Dooley (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 19 State Representative, District 39 Paulette Rakestraw Braddock Republican Betty Gray Democratic Steve R. Golden Republican Alisha Thomas Morgan (Incumbent) Democratic Daniel Stout (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 40 Will Avery Democratic D. Scott McDearman Republican State Representative, District 20 Stacey Evans Democratic Charlice Byrd (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 41 Michael Caldwell Republican Sharon Cooper (Incumbent) Republican Lillian Burnaman Democratic Calvin Rhodes Republican State Representative, District 21 Diane Lore Democratic Calvin Hill (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 42 Stephanie Webb Democratic Hamilton M. Beck Republican State Representative, District 22 Don L. Parsons (Incumbent) Republican John Forrester Republican State Representative, District 43 Sean Jerguson (Incumbent) Republican Bobby Franklin (Incumbent) Republican Bill Brown Democratic State Representative, District 44 State Representative, District 23 Sheila Jones (Incumbent) Democratic Mark Hamilton (Incumbent) Republican Steven Lee Democratic State Representative, District 24 State Representative, District 45 Mike Dudgeon Republican Matt Dollar (Incumbent) Republican Anna McManus Republican Ruth Levy Democratic Douglas Wright Republican State Representative, District 46 State Representative, District 25 Jan Jones (Incumbent) Republican James Mills (Incumbent) Republican Paul Kennedy Democratic Mike Parker Democratic State Representative, District 47 State Representative, District 26 Charles E. "Chuck" Martin, Jr. (Incumbent) Republi- Carl Rogers (Incumbent) Republican can Chad Cobb Democratic State Representative, District 48 State Representative, District 27 Harry Geisinger (Incumbent) Republican Doug Collins (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 49 State Representative, District 28 Wendell Willard (Incumbent) Republican Michael Harden (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 50 Christopher James Irvin Democratic Lynne Riley Republican State Representative, District 29 State Representative, District 51 Alan Powell (Incumbent) Democratic Tom Rice (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 30 Neal Towey Republican Tom McCall (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 52 Marilyn "MJ" Bridges Democratic Joe Wilkinson (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 31 State Representative, District 53 Tommy Benton (Incumbent) Republican Elly Dobbs (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 32 State Representative, District 54 Judy Manning (Incumbent) Republican (Continued on page 14)
13 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER Edward Lindsey (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 79 State Representative, District 55 Tammy Anderson Republican Rashad Taylor (Incumbent) Democratic Tom Taylor Republican Able Mable Thomas Democratic Keith A. Kaylor Democratic State Representative, District 56 State Representative, District 80 Kathy Ashe (Incumbent) Democratic Mike Jacobs (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 57 Keith Gross Democratic Pat Gardner (Incumbent) Democratic Sandy Murray Democratic State Representative, District 58 State Representative, District 81 Simone Bell (Incumbent) Democratic Jill Chambers (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 59 Elena Parent Democratic Margaret D Kaiser (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 83 State Representative, District 60 Mary Margaret Oliver (Incumbent) Democratic Gloria Bromell Tinubu Democratic State Representative, District 84 State Representative, District 61 Stacey Abrams (Incumbent) Democratic Ralph Long (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 85 Emory McClinton Jr. Democratic Kenneth Brett Quarterman Republican State Representative, District 62 Stephanie Stuckey Benfield (Incumbent) Democratic Joe Heckstall (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 86 State Representative, District 63 Karla Drenner (Incumbent) Democratic Tyrone Brooks (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 87 State Representative, District 64 Michele Henson (Incumbent) Democratic Roger Bruce (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 88 State Representative, District 65 Simone Joye Democratic Sharon Beasley-Teague (Incumbent) Democratic Billy Mitchell (Incumbent) Democratic George Sneed Democratic State Representative, District 89 State Representative, District 66 Kenneth Samuel Democratic Virgil Fludd (Incumbent) Democratic Earnest "Coach" Williams (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 67 State Representative, District 90 Bill Hembree (Incumbent) Republican Howard Mosby (Incumbent) Democratic Kimberly Alexander Democratic State Representative, District 91 State Representative, District 68 Rahn Mayo (Incumbent) Democratic Timothy J. Bearden (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 92 State Representative, District 69 Pam S. Stephenson (Incumbent) Democratic Randy Nix (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 93 State Representative, District 70 Dee Dawkins-Haigler (Incumbent) Democratic Lynn R. Smith (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 94 State Representative, District 71 Steven Conner Republican Billy Horne (Incumbent) Republican Andrew Bostic Democratic State Representative, District 72 Dar'shun N. Kendrick Democratic Matt Ramsey (Incumbent) Republican Rhonda Peek Democratic State Representative, District 73 Sherri L. Washington Democratic John Yates (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 95 Rose Carroll Democratic Rodney Upton Republican State Representative, District 74 Toney Collins (Incumbent) Democratic Roberta Abdul-Salaam (Incumbent) Democratic Andrea Cooper Democratic Oritha "Rick" Scoggins Democratic Pam Dickerson Democratic Emory Wilkerson Democratic State Representative, District 96 State Representative, District 75 Pedro "Pete" Marin (Incumbent) Democratic Kristy Dubuisson Democratic Brian Mock Democratic H. Shawn James Democratic State Representative, District 97 Yasmin Neal Democratic Brooks Coleman (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 76 State Representative, District 98 Carlotta Harrell Democratic Josh Clark Republican Thomas Pough Democratic Wayne Hill Republican Sandra G. Scott Democratic State Representative, District 99 State Representative, District 77 Hugh Floyd (Incumbent) Democratic James Brown Republican State Representative, District 100 Darryl Jordan (Incumbent) Democratic Brian Thomas (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 78 State Representative, District 101 Glenn Baker (Incumbent) Democratic Buzz Brockway Republican Jackie Anderson-Woods Democratic (Continued on page 16)
14 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER 15 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER Jesse Jones Republican ratic State Representative, District 102 State Representative, District 122 Steve Allen Republican Earnest Smith (Incumbent) Democratic Linda Carsten Republican State Representative, District 123 B.J. Pak Republican Gloria Frazier (Incumbent) Democratic Keith A. Royal Republican State Representative, District 124 Porter D. Deal Democratic Charles Ashfield Republican State Representative, District 103 Helen G. "Sistie" Hudson (Incumbent) Democ- David Casas (Incumbent) Republican ratic Steve Ramey Republican State Representative, District 125 Allan Burns Democratic Mary Alice Carter Republican State Representative, District 104 Susan Holmes Republican Valerie Clark Republican David Gault Democratic Timothy Swiney Republican State Representative, District 126 Gary H Webb Republican David Knight (Incumbent) Republican Lee Thompson (Incumbent) Democratic Bill Mauldin Republican State Representative, District 105 State Representative, District 127 Donna Sheldon (Incumbent) Republican Billy Maddox (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 106 Spencer Price Republican Warren Auld Republican State Representative, District 128 Brett Harrell Republican Carl Von Epps (Incumbent) Democratic Steffini Bethea Democratic State Representative, District 129 State Representative, District 107 Kip Smith (Incumbent) Republican Len Walker (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 130 State Representative, District 108 Debbie G. Buckner (Incumbent) Democratic Terry England (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 131 State Representative, District 109 Richard H. Smith (Incumbent) Republican Steve Davis (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 132 Matt Roberts Democratic Calvin Smyre (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 110 State Representative, District 133 Tom R. Nicholson Republican Carolyn F. Hugley (Incumbent) Democratic Lee M. Spahos Republican State Representative, District 134 Andrew "Andy" J. Welch III Republican Mike Cheokas (Incumbent) Democratic Rudy Cox Democratic State Representative, District 135 State Representative, District 111 Lynmore James (Incumbent) Democratic Lee Rowell Republican State Representative, District 136 Timmy Shelnutt Republican Tony Sellier (Incumbent) Republican Bruce Williamson Republican Sharon B. Howard Democratic State Representative, District 112 State Representative, District 137 Doug Holt (Incumbent) Republican Allen Peake (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 113 State Representative, District 138 Hank Huckaby Republican Nikki T. Randall (Incumbent) Democratic Tommy Malcom Republican State Representative, District 139 Kirk Shook Republican David E. Lucas (Incumbent) Democratic Suzy Compere Democratic State Representative, District 140 State Representative, District 114 Allen G. Freeman Republican Keith G. Heard (Incumbent) Democratic James A. "Bubber" Epps (Incumbent) Democ- Holly Ward Democratic ratic State Representative, District 115 State Representative, District 141 Doug McKillip (Incumbent) Democratic Quentin T. Howell Democratic State Representative, District 116 State Representative, District 142 Mickey Channell (Incumbent) Republican Mack Jackson (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 117 State Representative, District 143 Lee Anderson (Incumbent) Republican Matt Hatchett Republican State Representative, District 118 Claudia Graham Democratic Ben Harbin (Incumbent) Republican Dan King Democratic State Representative, District 119 Pablo Santamaria Democratic Barbara Sims (Incumbent) Republican Mitch Warnock Democratic State Representative, District 120 State Representative, District 144 Quincy Murphy (Incumbent) Democratic Jimmy Pruett (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 121 State Representative, District 145 Henry "Wayne" Howard (Incumbent) Democ- Willie L. Talton (Incumbent) Republican
16 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER Fenika Miller Democratic Penny Houston (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 146 State Representative, District 171 Larry O'Neal (Incumbent) Republican Jay Powell (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 147 James R. C. Timmons Democratic Buddy Harden (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 172 State Representative, District 148 Gene Maddox (Incumbent) Republican Bob Hanner (Incumbent) Democratic Marjean Boyd Democratic State Representative, District 149 State Representative, District 173 Gerald E. Greene (Incumbent) Democratic Heather Abbott Republican State Representative, District 150 Ryan Lee Republican Karen Kemp Republican Darlene K Taylor Republican Winfred Dukes (Incumbent) Democratic Haley Shank Democratic State Representative, District 151 State Representative, District 174 Carol H. Fullerton (Incumbent) Democratic Ellis Black (Incumbent) Democratic Freddy Grimsley Democratic State Representative, District 175 State Representative, District 152 Amy Carter (Incumbent) Democratic Ed Rynders (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 176 State Representative, District 153 Aleta Larger Republican Tony McBrayer Republican Jason Shaw Republican John Tibbetts Democratic Debra Tann Democratic State Representative, District 154 State Representative, District 177 Jay Roberts (Incumbent) Republican Pete Gibson Republican State Representative, District 155 Mark Hatfield (Incumbent) Republican Greg Morris (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 178 State Representative, District 156 Mark Williams (Incumbent) Republican Butch Parrish (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 179 State Representative, District 157 Alex Atwood Republican Jon G. Burns (Incumbent) Republican Cap Fendig Republican Elizabeth Johnson Democratic Bill Keim Republican State Representative, District 158 Shaw McVeigh Republican Tom McElwee Republican Leroy Dumas Democratic Jan Tankersley Republican Audrey Stewart Democratic State Representative, District 159 State Representative, District 180 Ann R Purcell (Incumbent) Republican Cecily Hill (Incumbent) Republican Tawana "T" Garrett Democratic Rindy Howell Republican State Representative, District 160 Jason Spencer Republican Joseph Woods Republican Adell James Democratic Bob Bryant (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 161 Mickey Stephens (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 162 J. Craig Gordon (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 163 DON’T FORGET TO Ben Watson Republican Joe T. Welch Republican VOTE! OUR FUTURE Gary Wisenbaker Republican Jeremy Scheinbart Democratic State Representative, District 164 DEPENDS ON YOU! Ron Stephens (Incumbent) Republican Zena Mcclain Democratic State Representative, District 165 Al Williams (Incumbent) Democratic State Representative, District 166 Delvis Dutton Republican State Representative, District 167 W. Neal Boatright Republican Roger B. Lane (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 168 Tommy Smith (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 169 Chuck Sims (Incumbent) Republican State Representative, District 170
17 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER 18 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER 19 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER 20 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER 21 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER Earl The Pearl
Earl The Pearl: Everybody knows Earl the Pearl. If Earl landed on Mars the first thing that would happen would be a Martian would come out and say “hey Earl how you been?” Not only does everybody know Earl but he will know you. And most of the time he will ask “how you mama and them doing”. Earl truly cares about everybody but I have never heard anybody say anything bad about him. So when Hope Ministries has a benefit we usually have a big crowd and this time was no exception. Crossroad choppers was the place to be on May15. At one time there were over 70 bikes there and there was people coming and going most of the time. The food was perfect with some really great ladies serving up the chicken and fixins. We had a DJ playing some good music and a lot of folks sittin around having a good time. We had a 50/50 drawing and great door prizes. We had a few bike games with good participation. Eve- rybody had a great time and when it was over there was a large crowd that stayed and help clean up and tear down tents and get up trash or whatever needed doing. Thank you Earl for being who you are. We love you. Also a special thank you to District 13 for all that you do.
Danny Jones [email protected]
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24 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER WHEREWHEREARE YOU ARE ROLLIN? YOU ROLLIN? JUNE 2010 JUNE2010 WHEREWHEREARE YOU ARE ROLLIN? YOU ROLLIN? JUNE 2010 JUNE2010 25 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER WHERE ARE YOU ROLLIN? Events and meetings are list for the upcoming 2 months .
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 10:00:00 AM Granite Mountain Harley 6th Anniversary 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE BROADCAST Granite Mountain Harley Davidson Andretti in Alpharetta 1:00:00 PM USRN 10th Annual Reunion Run Tuesday Night Cruz-Ins at Andretti in Alpharetta endorsed by PBR and City Park Helen, Georgia hosting the night in the Chop House with Pauly White of Jailhouse $35 PRE-REGISTRATION Choppers and Jeremy Johnson of Muttin Cycles from 8PM to 10PM/ $55 per couple LIVE Music/$1.50 PBR's/Vending/Give Aways/Racing/and • Event T-Shirt more..../1000 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, GA 30076/ • Poker Run and chance to win a new motorcycle [email protected] • Chance to win thousands of dollars of raffle prizes • $10.00 in Raffle Prize Tickets 7:00:00 PM ABATE D1 District Meetings • Event Patch • IRIDE Auto Tag Chatsworth American Legion Post 167 • Bike Show Entry Meeting the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Chatsworth American Le- • Vendors - Fun - gion Post 167 (upstairs) located on N. 5th Ave., 7:00PM Chatsworth, EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 5th. GA call Jackie Poag @ 706.264.9938 for more info.www.abategad1.org LATE REGISTRATION $45 per person 7:00:00 PM ABATE District 6 Meeting CALL 888-374-3371 M-F/ 9-5pm Locust Grove, Ga Sunday, June 06, 2010 Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at The Grove Bar and 9:00:00 AM ABATE D4West Swap Meet and Bike Show Grill, 4681 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove..(678-432-1945) Call Fat Cats Austell, GA Chris Burdette @ 770-616-7590 12:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast 7:30:00 PM District 9 Meeting Diesel Filling Station in Virginia Columbus, Ga Tabernacle Sundays at Diesel Filling Station in Virginia Highlands from District 9 meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM at Player’s on 12noon to 3PM/Bloody Mary Bar/Jailhouse Brewing Company/Bike 54th St. Columbus.. Call Wyatt Terry.@ 706-324-1509. Parking/LIVE on Air with Rev. Andy/870 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, http://www.geocities.com/gaabate9/home.html 30306, www.dieselatlanta.com Wednesday, June 02, 2010 2:00:00 PM District 7 Meeting 7:00:00 PM District 6 Meeting Macon,Ga Locust Grove, Ga District 7 meets the 1st Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM at AP's Hidden Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at The Grove Bar and Hideaway on Broadway in Macon. Call Delmar Singleton at Grill, 4681 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove..(678-432-1945) Call 478-731-6180. . If a State event falls on the meeting day, meeting will Chris Burdette @ 770-616-7590. http://www.geocities.com/d6abate/ be moved to the next Sunday. main.html 2:00:00 PM District 2 Meeting 7:00:00 PM 4East District Meeting Meets the 1st Sunday of the month at 2PM at Our next few meetings will Norcross, GA be held at North Georgia Technical College 706-499-4672, District 4E meets the first Wednesday of the Month 7PM, The Tavern at [email protected] and check for updates about District 2 at Medlock, 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd, Norcross 30092 (770-242-2757) www.abatega2.org.1500 Highway 197 N., Clarkesville, Ga., 30523, in Call Michael Collins at 770-938-3285. the Transportation Center. Thursday, June 03, 2010 2:00:00 PM District 13 Meeting 8:00:00 AM District 6/2 Meeting Tifton, GA Newnan, GA District 13 meets first Sunday of month 2PM at The New Boy Grill & Bar, District 6 Chapter 2 meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7PM 309 S Tift Avenue, Tifton, GA (Corner of Tift Ave & Hwy 82) . @Twilight bar and Grill is 311 Raymond Hill Road in Newnan. . Call Call Jimmy Holloway @ 229-387-6563 Michael Volk at 770-252-9653 .www.abateofcoweta6-2.com 3:00:00 PM District 15 Meeting 10:00:00 AM USRN 10th Annual Reunion Run Brunswick, GA City Park Helen, Georgia District 15 meets first Sunday of every other month at 3PM at Spanky’s $35 PRE-REGISTRATION Mallside in Brunswick. FMI contact [email protected], $55 per couple David Stewart @ [email protected], Stephanie Cruwys @ xlchop- • Event T-Shirt [email protected], or Luke @ [email protected]. • Poker Run and chance to win a new motorcycle Monday, June 07, 2010 • Chance to win thousands of dollars of raffle prizes 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast • $10.00 in Raffle Prize Tickets Gravity Pub in East Atlanta • Event Patch • IRIDE Auto Tag Mondays at Gravity Pub in East Atlanta with Psychobilly Freakout and • Bike Show Entry Jailhouse Brewing Company from 8PM to 10PM/Give Aways/LIVE • Vendors - Fun - on Air with Rev. Andy/Growl Specials/www.thegravitypub.com/1257 EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 5th. Glenwood Avenue Southeast/Atlanta,30316-1964/(404) 627-5555 LATE REGISTRATION $45 per person Tuesday, June 08, 2010 CALL 888-374-3371 M-F/ 9-5pm 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE BROADCAST 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Hooters Douglasville Andretti in Alpharetta Douglasville, GA Tuesday Night Cruz-Ins at Andretti in Alpharetta endorsed by PBR and 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Stix Villa Rica hosting the night in the Chop House with Pauly White of Jailhouse Villa Rica, Ga Choppers and Jeremy Johnson of Muttin Cycles from 8PM to 10PM/ 660 West Bankhead Highway LIVE Music/$1.50 PBR's/Vending/Give Aways/Racing/and Villa Rica, GA 30180-1606 more..../1000 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, GA 30076/ (770) 456-1616 [email protected] Friday, June 04, 2010 7:00:00 PM District 3/3 Meeting 6:00:00 PM 3rd Annual Bikers On Main Douglasville GA LaGrange, GA D3/Chapter 3 meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM at Post 145 Friday June 4 "Kickstart Concert" 6PM - 11:30 PM. Saturday June 5, American Legion, 6449 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Douglasville GA Poker Run, Bike Show, Live Bands, Exotic Car Show, 50/50, Bike 30134. Transfer members welcome. Call Linda at 770-726-7062 or e- Wash, Kid's Events, lots of vendors. For more information call 706-333-mail [email protected] 7729 or www.scrc109.com. Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Saturday, June 05, 2010 (Continued on page 27)
26 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER 8:00:00 PM D4West Meeting Parking/LIVE on Air with Rev. Andy/870 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, Austell, GA 30306, www.dieselatlanta.com D4 West—Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at Fat Cats on Veterans Memorial Highway in Austell, 8PM. FMI call Ricky Jordan at 2:00:00 PM District 8 Meeting 706-485-0863 Augusta, GA Thursday, June 10, 2010 District 8 meets at Roadrunner Cafe, Augusta Ga. every month on 3rd 6:00:00 PM Executive Board Meeting Sunday at 2PM Call Joey Brush . 706-840-2403 Fat Cats Austell, GA Monday, June 21, 2010 Executive Board meets every 2nd Thursday of the month. 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Hooters Douglasville Gravity Pub in East Atlanta Douglasville, GA Mondays at Gravity Pub in East Atlanta with Psychobilly Freakout and 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Stix Villa Rica Jailhouse Brewing Company from 8PM to 10PM/Give Aways/LIVE Villa Rica, Ga on Air with Rev. Andy/Growl Specials/www.thegravitypub.com/1257 660 West Bankhead Highway Glenwood Avenue Southeast/Atlanta,30316-1964/(404) 627-5555 Villa Rica, GA 30180-1606 6:30:00 PM District 9/2 Meeting (770) 456-1616 LaGrange, Ga Friday, June 11, 2010 District 9/2 meets 3rd Monday of month at Rooster’s Restaurant in La- 12:00:00 AM Milledgeville Thunder Rally Grange 6:30PM. Call Dan Forrest 706-882-0415 for more information. Milledgeville, GA Tuesday, June 22, 2010 www.milledgevillethunderrally.com
27 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER (Continued from page 27) 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE BROADCAST Parking/LIVE on Air with Rev. Andy/870 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, Andretti in Alpharetta 30306, www.dieselatlanta.com Tuesday Night Cruz-Ins at Andretti in Alpharetta endorsed by PBR and Monday, June 28, 2010 hosting the night in the Chop House with Pauly White of Jailhouse 12:00:00 AM District 1West Meeting Choppers and Jeremy Johnson of Muttin Cycles from 8PM to 10PM/ Lafayette Georgia LIVE Music/$1.50 PBR's/Vending/Give Aways/Racing/and District 1West meets the fourth Monday of each month at Dari Dip on more..../1000 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, GA 30076/ Villanow Street, La Fayette Georgia. Call 706-313-2006 for time. [email protected] www.gabated1w.com 7:00:00 PM ABATE District 6 Meeting 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast Locust Grove, Ga Gravity Pub in East Atlanta Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at The Grove Bar and Mondays at Gravity Pub in East Atlanta with Psychobilly Freakout and Grill, 4681 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove..(678-432-1945) Call Jailhouse Brewing Company from 8PM to 10PM/Give Aways/LIVE Chris Burdette @ 770-616-7590 on Air with Rev. Andy/Growl Specials/www.thegravitypub.com/1257 7:00:00 PM ABATE D1 District Meetings Glenwood Avenue Southeast/Atlanta,30316-1964/(404) 627-5555 Chatsworth American Legion Post 167 Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Meeting the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Chatsworth American Le- 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE BROADCAST gion Post 167 (upstairs) located on N. 5th Ave., 7:00PM Chatsworth, Andretti in Alpharetta GA call Jackie Poag @ 706.264.9938 for more info.www.abategad1.org Tuesday Night Cruz-Ins at Andretti in Alpharetta endorsed by PBR and 7:30:00 PM District 9 Meeting hosting the night in the Chop House with Pauly White of Jailhouse Columbus, Ga Choppers and Jeremy Johnson of Muttin Cycles from 8PM to 10PM/ District 9 meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM at Player’s on LIVE Music/$1.50 PBR's/Vending/Give Aways/Racing/and 54th St. Columbus.. Call Wyatt Terry.@ 706-324-1509. more..../1000 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, GA 30076/ http://www.geocities.com/gaabate9/home.html [email protected] Wednesday, July 07, 2010 Thursday, July 01, 2010 7:00:00 PM 4East District Meeting 8:00:00 AM District 6/2 Meeting Norcross, GA Newnan, GA District 4E meets the first Wednesday of the Month 7PM, The Tavern at District 6 Chapter 2 meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7PM Medlock, 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd, Norcross 30092 (770-242-2757) @Twilight bar and Grill is 311 Raymond Hill Road in Newnan. . Call Call Michael Collins at 770-938-3285. Michael Volk at 770-252-9653 .www.abateofcoweta6-2.com Thursday, July 08, 2010 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Stix Villa Rica 6:00:00 PM Executive Board Meeting Villa Rica, Ga Fat Cats Austell, GA 660 West Bankhead Highway Executive Board meets every 2nd Thursday of the month. Villa Rica, GA 30180-1606 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Stix Villa Rica (770) 456-1616 Villa Rica, Ga 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Hooters Douglasville 660 West Bankhead Highway Douglasville, GA Villa Rica, GA 30180-1606 Friday, July 02, 2010 (770) 456-1616 7:00:00 PM District 6 Meeting 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Hooters Douglasville Locust Grove, Ga Douglasville, GA Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at The Grove Bar and Friday, July 09, 2010 Grill, 4681 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove..(678-432-1945) Call 10:00:00 AM ABATE JULY JAM Chris Burdette @ 770-616-7590. http://www.geocities.com/d6abate/ Angel City Unadilla, GA main.html Sunday, July 11, 2010 Sunday, July 04, 2010 12:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast 12:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast Diesel Filling Station in Virginia Diesel Filling Station in Virginia Tabernacle Sundays at Diesel Filling Station in Virginia Highlands from Tabernacle Sundays at Diesel Filling Station in Virginia Highlands from 12noon to 3PM/Bloody Mary Bar/Jailhouse Brewing Company/Bike 12noon to 3PM/Bloody Mary Bar/Jailhouse Brewing Company/Bike Parking/LIVE on Air with Rev. Andy/870 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, Parking/LIVE on Air with Rev. Andy/870 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, 30306, www.dieselatlanta.com 30306, www.dieselatlanta.com 3:00:00 PM District 11 Meeting 2:00:00 PM District 7 Meeting Savannah, GA Macon,Ga Meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM at The Redleg Saloon District 7 meets the 1st Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM at AP's Hidden formerly The Silver Dollar Saloon in Savannah, GA. Call Norman Hideaway on Broadway in Macon. Call Delmar Singleton at Ward 912-728-6441(h) 478-731-6180. . If a State event falls on the meeting day, meeting will 912-308-5021(c) be moved to the next Sunday. Monday, July 12, 2010 2:00:00 PM District 2 Meeting 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast Meets the 1st Sunday of the month at 2PM at Our next few meetings will Gravity Pub in East Atlanta be held at North Georgia Technical College 706-499-4672, Mondays at Gravity Pub in East Atlanta with Psychobilly Freakout and [email protected] and check for updates about District 2 at Jailhouse Brewing Company from 8PM to 10PM/Give Aways/LIVE www.abatega2.org.1500 Highway 197 N., Clarkesville, Ga., 30523, in on Air with Rev. Andy/Growl Specials/www.thegravitypub.com/1257 the Transportation Center. Glenwood Avenue Southeast/Atlanta,30316-1964/(404) 627-5555 2:00:00 PM District 13 Meeting Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Tifton, GA 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE BROADCAST District 13 meets first Sunday of month 2PM at The New Boy Grill & Bar, Andretti in Alpharetta 309 S Tift Avenue, Tifton, GA (Corner of Tift Ave & Hwy 82) . Tuesday Night Cruz-Ins at Andretti in Alpharetta endorsed by PBR and Call Jimmy Holloway @ 229-387-6563 hosting the night in the Chop House with Pauly White of Jailhouse Monday, July 05, 2010 Choppers and Jeremy Johnson of Muttin Cycles from 8PM to 10PM/ 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast LIVE Music/$1.50 PBR's/Vending/Give Aways/Racing/and Gravity Pub in East Atlanta more..../1000 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, GA 30076/ Mondays at Gravity Pub in East Atlanta with Psychobilly Freakout and [email protected] Jailhouse Brewing Company from 8PM to 10PM/Give Aways/LIVE 7:00:00 PM District 3/3 Meeting on Air with Rev. Andy/Growl Specials/www.thegravitypub.com/1257 Douglasville GA Glenwood Avenue Southeast/Atlanta,30316-1964/(404) 627-5555 D3/Chapter 3 meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7PM at Post 145 Tuesday, July 06, 2010 (Continued on page 29)
28 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER American Legion, 6449 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Douglasville GA from 12noon to 3PM/Bloody Mary Bar/Jailhouse Brewing Company/Bike 30134. Transfer members welcome. Call Linda at 770-726-7062 or e- Parking/LIVE on Air with Rev. Andy/870 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, 30306, mail [email protected] www.dieselatlanta.com Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Monday, July 26, 2010 8:00:00 PM D4West Meeting 12:00:00 AM District 1West Meeting Austell, GA Lafayette Georgia D4 West—Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at Fat Cats on Veter- District 1West meets the fourth Monday of each month at Dari Dip on ans Memorial Highway in Austell, 8PM. FMI call Ricky Jordan at Villanow Street, La Fayette Georgia. Call 706-313-2006 for time. 706-485-0863 www.gabated1w.com Thursday, July 15, 2010 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Stix Villa Rica Gravity Pub in East Atlanta Villa Rica, Ga Mondays at Gravity Pub in East Atlanta with Psychobilly Freakout and 660 West Bankhead Highway Jailhouse Brewing Company from 8PM to 10PM/Give Aways/LIVE Villa Rica, GA 30180-1606 on Air with Rev. Andy/Growl Specials/www.thegravitypub.com/1257 Glen- (770) 456-1616 wood Avenue Southeast/Atlanta,30316-1964/(404) 627-5555 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Hooters Douglasville Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Douglasville, GA 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE BROADCAST Sunday, July 18, 2010 Andretti in Alpharetta 12:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast Tuesday Night Cruz-Ins at Andretti in Alpharetta endorsed by PBR and Diesel Filling Station in Virginia hosting the night in the Chop House with Pauly White of Jailhouse Tabernacle Sundays at Diesel Filling Station in Virginia Highlands Choppers and Jeremy Johnson of Muttin Cycles from 8PM to 10PM/LIVE from 12noon to 3PM/Bloody Mary Bar/Jailhouse Brewing Company/ Music/$1.50 PBR's/Vending/Give Aways/Racing/and Bike more..../1000 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, GA 30076/ Parking/LIVE on Air with Rev. Andy/870 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, [email protected] 30306, www.dieselatlanta.com Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:00:00 PM District 8 Meeting 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Hooters Douglasville Augusta, GA Douglasville, GA District 8 meets at Roadrunner Cafe, Augusta Ga. every month on 3rd 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Stix Villa Rica Sunday at 2PM Call Joey Brush . 706-840-2403 Villa Rica, Ga Monday, July 19, 2010 660 West Bankhead Highway 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast Villa Rica, GA 30180-1606 Gravity Pub in East Atlanta (770) 456-1616 Mondays at Gravity Pub in East Atlanta with Psychobilly Freakout and Call Michael Collins at 770-938-3285. Jailhouse Brewing Company from 8PM to 10PM/Give Aways/LIVE Avenue Southeast/Atlanta,30316-1964/(404) 627-5555 on Air with Rev. Andy/Growl Specials/www.thegravitypub.com/1257 0415 for more information. Glenwood Avenue Southeast/Atlanta,30316-1964/(404) 627-5555 Tuesday Night Cruz-Ins at Andretti in Alpharetta endorsed by PBR and 6:30:00 PM District 9/2 Meeting hosting the night in the Chop House with Pauly White of Jailhouse LaGrange, Ga Choppers and Jeremy Johnson of Muttin Cycles from 8PM to 10PM/LIVE District 9/2 meets 3rd Monday of month at Rooster’s Restaurant in Music/$1.50 PBR's/Vending/Give Aways/Racing/and LaGrange 6:30PM. Call Dan Forrest 706-882-0415 for more informa- more..../1000 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, GA 30076/ tion. [email protected] Tuesday, July 20, 2010 6:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE BROADCAST Andretti in Alpharetta Tuesday Night Cruz-Ins at Andretti in Alpharetta endorsed by PBR and hosting the night in the Chop House with Pauly White of Jail- house Choppers and Jeremy Johnson of Muttin Cycles from 8PM to 10PM/ LIVE Music/$1.50 PBR's/Vending/Give Aways/Racing/and more..../1000 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, GA 30076/ [email protected] 7:00:00 PM District 5 North Meeting Colbert, GA District 5 North will meet the Third Tuesday at 7PM at Aces Bike Barn 5941 HWY 72 West Colbert GA 30628 30605 FMI Call Ace Callahan @ 706-788-BIKE. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 5:00:00 PM WOW Rider Education Seminar 508 Cobb Parkway North - Marietta, GA 30062 Concealed Carry for Motorcyclist. Know your rights. Panel Discussion by Ken Murray former Military/NRA inst. Chuck Whatwood Motorcycle Attorney and Elliot Parsowith NRA/Glock Inst. FMI 770.424.8804 Thursday, July 22, 2010 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Stix Villa Rica Villa Rica, Ga 660 West Bankhead Highway Villa Rica, GA 30180-1606 (770) 456-1616 7:00:00 PM Bike Night Hooters Douglasville Douglasville, GA Sunday, July 25, 2010 12:00:00 PM GARAGE 71 LIVE Broadcast Diesel Filling Station in Virginia Tabernacle Sundays at Diesel Filling Station in Virginia Highlands
29 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER HIRED GUNS
Georgia's #1 Party Band!!! Members who all hail from the Southeast pack an energy filled and throw down party every time they step foot on stage!! Hired Guns that's who they are!!! With a combination of music from new rock to good ol' rock'n'roll, no matter what the song, they definitely blow it out! They are a Military friendly band who has tons of respect for our men and women in uni- form, so don't be shocked to see the Stars and Stripes flying at their shows! From crowd pleasing interaction to the best musical art- ist around, this is one hell of a show!! Their Southern roots and legendary sound make this one band you don't want to miss!! Crowd participation is always welcome at HiredGuns' shows, so don't be afraid to sing along with your favorite songs or request something you would like to hear. So, come make some memories with your favorite party band in the South, HiredGuns!!
THE PARTY THAT REFUSESTO DIE! Tentative Schedule of Events: Friday July 9th 12:00 pm Vendor set-up and Arrival 8:00 pm Kick Off Party with Bubba Dew & The Bone Slingers 10:00 pm Hired Guns Women Who Ride Contest Semi-Finals Saturday July 10th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Bike Show Registration 2:00 pm -5:00 pm Bike Games 5:00 pm POW MIA Ceremony 6:00 pm Bike Show & Bike Games Winners & Trophies 6:30 pm Most Patriotic Tattoo Contest 7:00 pm Hired Guns 8:45 pm Women Who Ride Contest Finals 9:00 pm Big Mike & Booty Poppa’s 11:00 pm JB Walker & the Cheap Whiskey Band T-Shirt Contest TENT CAMPING INCLUDED $15 a day for members $30 for members for the weekend; $20 a day for non members a day $40 for the weekend. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY FREE!!!!! GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE PRE REGISTER and get $10 OFF RV CAMPSITE $125.00 admits 2 people *RV Campsites include 50AMP Power and Water* VENDOR SPACES Store Front (includes Electric & City of Unadilla License) 10x20 $175.00 15x20-$200.00 20x20-$225.00 20x30-$275.00 Boardwalk (no electric space is not covered) 10 ft $100.00 20 ft $150.00 Larger field spaces available upon request FMI Call: 770.881.7438 Email: [email protected] WWW.ABATEGA.ORG http://julyjam.muddywolf.net/
30 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER Chaplain’s Corner Randal Tebeau CMA Evangelist The Big Trip
A Dry Tent around and then it got pretty rough. The wind kicked up, the lightning was flashing and the rain was a pouring. Here’s the Some years back my wife and I attended a rally up in north good news, when I decided to get out of the tent, I wasn’t Georgia. I was looking forward to getting up into the moun- wet! The new tent restored my faith in the modern technol- tains, camping and just having a great time enjoying the ogy of lightweight waterproof materials. Of course packing beauty of God’s earth. Well, knowing that I was heading up up everything in the rain didn’t keep me dry or my gear. So, into the mountains and that we were going to be sleeping in a when I made it home some 5 hours later, we had to pull eve- tent, I started watching the weather to see what type of rything out and let it dry for a few days. Well, everything clothes we needed to pack. The weather report wasn’t look- dried out and was packed away for the next trip, hmmm, ing so good at the beginning of the week and it didn’t get any maybe next time it won’t rain. But, you know, there really is better toward the end of the week. The report called for rain nothing like camping in the rain is it (for sure!). on Friday, more rain on Saturday and then wrapping up on Sunday with more rain. Oh well, those weather reports can Do the joys and pleasures of this world soak in and just fill be a bit discouraging, but many times they can be wrong so I you up with things that can ruin your life? These things may would just hope this would be one of those times, oh and by start out as fun or even seem to make you feel good, but in the the way, not inform the wife of the pessimistic report. end they can leave you saturated with despair. Maybe you need to get a protective covering to shield you from the soak- I had a good reason for camping this weekend because I had ing that sin can bring into your life. The covering I’m talking just bought a new tent and air mattress; the old ones were a about is Jesus Christ. He has made all the provisions to pro- bit on the worn side. You see, the last time I camped in my tect you now and for eternity, all you have to do is ask Him to old tent it rained and I believe the only thing that didn’t let cover and protect you. Maybe you have asked Jesus to take water through was the floor (and that was after the tent filled care of you in the past, but now you have stepped out of up with water)! So I was really kind of excited about giving God’s tent, well it’s not too late to come back in, the door is my new tent a chance to keep me dry. open for you. Why don’t you come in where the Son shines forever!! Well, it turned out that the weather wasn’t nearly as bad as the weather report had predicted (optimistic is good….). It did rain, but it wasn’t too bad until Saturday night rolled
Christian Motorcyclists Association Georgia Contacts - Here if you need us! State Coordinator – Mike Cook 229-268-4455 Southwest GA Area Rep – Chris Moffitt 478-296-2832 Northwest GA Area Rep – Bobby Grimes 678-986-4708 Central GA Area Rep – Terry Kleeblatt 770-788-3948 Southeast Area Rep- Eric Shumans 912-269-3272 Middle West Area Rep-Barry Walker 770-328-0873 Ga. CMA Fast Lane- Cliff Finney 706-491-0658 Youth Movement Rep-Jeff Horn 706-508-2779 ABATE District - CMA Chapter Presidents District 1 – Dalton – Doug Ray 706-259-1932 Lafayette- Rick Winkler 423-987-4137 District 2 – Gainesville – Alan Lundquist 770-297-0009 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His Blairsville – Rick Chandler 828-557-1514 only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Cleveland – Simon Los 706-219-3898 Commerce – Pete Herriman 706-795-5323 Him should not perish, but have everlasting District 3 – Rome – David Maloney 770-607-5706 Cartersville – Hilton Taylor 678-918-0834 life.” John 3:16 Carrollton- Greg Harper 770-949-0265 District 4 – Lawrenceville – Claudia Braund 404-374-1185 Marietta – Lee Brooks 770-309-3618 District 5 – Conyers – Tom Spivey 770-358-2068 Athens – Letha Booth 706-783-4324 Loganville – Mike Luther 770-267-5712 District 6 – Griffin – Bruce Howard 770-254-1884 Newnan – Robert Kimble 770-251-9640 District 7 – Warner Robins – Jerry Nelson 478-918-0991 District 8 – Augusta – Kelly Newsome 803-593-5351 District 9 – Columbus – Donnie Shavers 706-324-6294 District 10 - Dublin – Leo Kight 478-272-8296 Statesboro – Tim Johnson 478-763-3488 District 11 - Savannah – Elton Stafford 912-727-4647 District 12 - Albany – Mark Barber 229-364-9193 District 13 - Thomasville – Russell Guffey 229-246-7954 District 14 – Waycross- Jim Herring 912-384-6048 Visit us on the web @ www.cmaser6.org District 15 - Brunswick – Bob Natzke 912-638-7015 or http://cmaser6.org/GA St. Marys – Dee Dickson 912-576-5955
31 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER District News Hi All, Keeping it short & sweet, very busy getting game and I love to WIN! things together for IHR, so here goes. Our meeting There was one vendor selling hamburgers for FIFTY CENTS! D1 was called to order on May 05,2010 @ 7:30 Pm in It was a church group wanting to make sure that everyone could the upstairs of the American Legion in Chats- afford to eat…………pretty cool! You could buy funnel cakes, worth. Jackie opened with the pledge & Terry from the have your face painted, get a CMA ’s led us in prayer. We had 40 people in attendance. turkey leg, corn on the cob, Kenton, Baffles & Jerry were absent. Minutes were accepted inflatable rides for children, as written in the newsletter. Dennis let us know we are a little many bands playing music, down on funds going into the Iron Horse . Sharon went over and even a parade. This is a upcoming activities, please check out the web site for events & good place to come to and see dates. Sharon also read some info on legislation. Stanley had old friends or make new ones. nothing to report. Whiskers has eggs for sale to contribute for Too bad more towns don’t rent. Asst Activities & Asst Sgt @ Arms Wesley Campbell have some of these events. was voted our member of the month, congrats to Wesley! Look One church group was decorating children’s hair with spray for his info & pic on the website. Dennis did a fine job of mak- paint, colored pipe cleaners, umbrellas, eyes, etc. They would ing Safety Day a success thanks to the help of Donald Ridley, put the hair in all sorts of contortion. I see this and take back Keith Morrison manager of Mtn Creek Harley Davidson , the off up the street to our booth for I have an idea…………I Dalton city fire dept and the Murray county EMT . Thanks to gather talk with the brothers and determine that we have seven Whiskers for providing the truck, and Shaw for the trailer.We in the immediate area and suggest that we put the 7 seven learned about blind spots, how to pick up your bike, and some names in a had, draw out one name who will get their hat done important tips on what to do if we come up on an accident and the other 6 will pay for it………hey it is all in fun, right? scene from emergency responders. Mtn Creek has asked us to Well as you can imagine, I am neither a good salesman nor a come back for another safety day very soon, we will keep you person who can influence others into action against their nature. posted on this important date. Thanks to all of the door prize That is cool, hey I tried! donations, the winners were: Danielle, Sharon, Pat, Dennis, Margaret , Teresa , Andy , Jennifer, Pamela, Tony & Dick . After a little while, I ask Kevin if he wants to go get a Coke and Sorry to report no new members, but we had 3 renewals! Thank we walk off down the street. I find out later that the conversa- you all for coming & showing your continued support. tion became whether I was serious and would have my waist Until next month…Ride safe length hair done or not! Deb Warren/D1 Secretary D1W Happenings for OK Kevin, I am secure in my masculinity and this is all about May, 2010 having fun plus it is something my grandchildren would enjoy The weather has been me doing with them so I am going to have my hair done! And I D1WEST awesome, unlike the DID! The ladies doing the job for the church had a blast be- suffrages of our neighbors in Alabama cause I was the first man all day to and Tennessee; they surely had it participate and people who were rough for a while and our hearts go out passing would honestly stop and to them. I have heard a lot of infomer- watch. If a family were passing and cials relating to motorcycle safety on only one saw the there then they the radio sponsored by the Governor’s would bring back the whole family Office and yes we did have our booth to watch.Word of what was going at the Chickamauga Down Home Days. We talked and handed on had reached our booth area be- our information to many bikers, cagers, and children. Many fore we did with the new fashion and my brothers were kneel- children also took advantage of having their picture made on ing in the street when we arrived. Sayings from “They didn’t Winston’s bike. That bike of his is becoming legendary if not think you would”, “I knew you would”, to “What made you do for its rides and the owner, then for being a photographic prop; it” were drifting through the air.Results: Kevin had his hair quite an honor for an old horse, and quite a deed for an old done, Tracie had her hair done, and Wendell had his beard biker. painted. All of a sudden, we were not shunned but were draw- This was the first year that we did not have ing people from the other side of the street to meet us and have rain (gully washer), for the Down Home pictures made with us. We were now able to communicate with Festivities since we have been participating. people on all levels from pre teens to 60’s. Give what you have It is amazing to see how people will react to give and let your light shine. What a great time that my when they see seven grown men with long grandchildren would have missed without being able to remove hair and tats standing out on one side of the all of the trinkets from my hair and argue over who gets to keep street,,,,,,,,even with ABATE t-shirts what. Chalk it up to another great and wonderful memory cre- on……..they were noticed coming up on ated while trying to spread the word about ABATE and the our side of the street and then seeing us immediately crossing need for it. over to the other side! I thought that we were being avoided There are many more pictures on the internet sites listed below. due to the obnoxious odor emitting from the seat of Gene’s Much Respect, Terry L. Simmons ABATE of GA District 1 britches! Frank pointed out that it was the way we are per- West Co-coordinator ceived as bikers due to Hollywood’s embellishments. As you Long may Old Glory Wave,,,,,and long may this Old Man Ride! can imagine, I felt that the cards were stacked, but I love the Visit us at: gabated1w.com & ABATE of GA District1 West
32 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER District News on facebook or email me at gabat- evaluation after the first year to assure each office was repre- [email protected] sented to its best capacity. The Newsletter will be accepting business ads and we were encouraged to contact businesses that Greetings from District 2 . I’m proud to might want to buy an ad. We are highlighting Two Brothers announce the swap meet and bike show were a Tires, Inc this month. Brothers, Ernie and Tim Keel, spent their D2 great success. We had 24 bikes in the show. I was childhood growing up in Gwinnet County and have shared the surprised but the class with the most motorcycles love of riding motorcycles since the 1970’s. With the growth of was the antique class. The competition was very stiff. The spor- motorcycle enthusiasts over the years, they decided to combine ster class was decided by one point. A great time was had by their interests and provide the community with something they all. I’m looking forward to next year. On a different subject we felt was lacking…a motorcycle tire shop. In 2004 Ernie and have two new jr abate members. Ansly Jones is our youngest Tim decided to open a business that would show the enjoyment member, she is 11 days old. Chanson Porterfield is our other jr they both share. Through the many returning customers and the abate member. I am working hard to build up our jr abate pro- new ones that visit or call daily, it shows that this is the right gram. At the swap meet we had 2 new members join and three place to find customer satisfaction. They will make sure that members renew. I want to thank Trent and Christy for helping your safety comes first! Whether you are looking for a tire for me with the membership booth, also Brother John was a bless- your bike or ATV or even an oil filter, quart of oil or accesso- ing. He asked everybody that came by the both were they a ries, they can provide a multitude of items you may need. Visit member. Brother David Wright came by and helped he had a them at 165 Maddox Street in Lawrenceville or call 770-963 lot going on so thank you for your time. A lot of our members 7374 or visit their website at www.twobrotherstires.com . were there also, it’s always good to see them. Also I want to Until next month Ride Safe! Connie Parry, Sec- thank Cowboy; he has been a bike judge for the last two years. retary 4E Our meeting was held on May 2 .Our meeting started at 2:12 Brothers, Ernie and Tim Keel, spent their childhood growing up pm. David Norman talked about the swap meet . He also talked in Gwinnett County and have shared the love of riding motor- about a ride to Wheels thro Time in Maggie Valley. We will cycles since the 1970s. They have toured from the East Coast keep you posted on dates. Anthony gave the membership num- to California and from Key West to Alaska. With the growth of bers and asked the members to take a pamphlet and give to bik- motorcycle enthusiasts over the years, they decided to combine ers. We are trying to get our membership numbers back to 200. their interests and provide to the community something that was We had a 50/50 drawing with the pot being 10.00. David Nor- lacking, a motorcycle tire shop. Many of their mutual friends man won. I discussed the July Jam, and the next state swap and relatives own motorcycles as well as recreational vehicles, meet. The meeting was over at 3:35 pm. With warmer weather but found it difficult to buy tires at a reasonable price and have here just keep in mind check your tire pressure before you start them mounted at the same time. In 2004, Ernie and Tim de- out. We want to keep the shinny side up. Remember a quick run cided to open a business that would show the enjoyment they around the bike checking for loose bolts, spokes ect. both share. Through the many returning customers and the new Ride safe and ride often, Anthony Love DC 2 ones that visit or call every day, it shows that this is the right place to find customer satisfaction. They will make sure that your safety comes first! Whether you are looking for a tire for your bike or ATV or even an oil filter, quart of oil, or accesso- D3 ries, they can provide a multitude of items that you may need. Two Brothers Tires, Inc. 165 Maddox Street Lawrenceville, GA 30045 (770) 963-7374 www.twobrotherstires.com
The May meeting was held Last month I had the op- on May 5 th at the Tavern on portunity to witness an D4EAST Medlock. The meeting D4WEST organized ride that had no opened with the Pledge of less than 500 bikes rolling Allegiance and prayer. New members and visitors were wel- east as I headed west along Hwy 278. It was a sight to behold comed. Steve and Bear modeled the new Abate shirts that were for sure, all properly spaced, seeming to take forever for the last for sale. Michael gave report on Blood Drive results that was a bike to finally go by. There is no doubt that everyone else took great success. We thank everyone who came out and supported notice too. The reason I bring this up is that May is Motorcycle us. The event is growing thanks to the hard work of all the Safety and Awareness Month. members….thanks guys!! Next Blood Drive in Octo- It’s different when you ride alone. Drivers tend to look through ber…………with a Halloween theme in mind. There are nu- you instead of at you. Wear bright clothing, ride in their mir- merous rides and events on the calendar. We were reminded of rors, make sure all of your lights are working properly. Be seen the Iron Horse Rodeo on the 15 th and discussed having a table and watch out for cages. May is Motorcycle Safety and Aware- or trailer at Granite City HD Party on June 6 th .We are also plan- ness Month. ning a Poker Run in July. Bill Hill offered to DJ on the last stop D4West’s monthly meeting was held on May 12 th at Fat Cats in at The Zoo. More information forthcoming!! Austell. There were 35 members and 6 guests present. Ricky Michael asked the memberships opinion regarding having elec- called the meeting to order promptly at 8:00 pm with the Pledge tions for officers every two years. The elections would be in of Allegiance followed by prayer lead by Bob. The reading of April and officers would take office in May. District 4E is in April’s minutes were accepted and seconded, and the treas- favor of extended terms. It was also felt that there should be an urer’s report was given. We have 144 members, 1 renewal, and
33 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER District News 8 new members as of May. As our membership continues to keep their attention, we will be ignored. We will be having dis- grow so do the responsibilities of our elected officers. The Dis- trict t-shirts made. The exact design has yet to be decided. The trict Membership Director position is now open. There are cur- Windwalker's have offered to let us use their clubhouse and rently two assistances for this position. However, as Bob so grounds for a district event. Thank You! Exact time and date to eloquently stated, “All of us should be out there talking about be announced. Until next month, ride safe, ride often and ride ABATE every chance we get, and actively soliciting new mem- free. bership”. So feel free to grab a hand full of applications and get busy. We all know bikers that aren’t members that would Chris Burdette be if someone were to just talk to them about it. D6 Coordinator We had two guest speakers present at this month’s meeting. Lisa Herman from Bikers Battling Breast Cancer, Inc. talked to us about their cause and where funds raised go to. July 18 th is MAY 2010 MINUTES their 5 th Annual Bikers for Boobs Poker Run. To register ABATE DISTRICT 6/2 online or for more information visit www.bikersbattlingbreastcancer.org. Come out and support Mike called the meeting to order followed their events, all money raised stays in Georgia. by the Pledge of Allegiance and Wayne led Buddy, from Viet Nam Vets / Legacy Vets MC, joined us to D6/2 us in prayer. Linda made motion to ap- give us an update for the 2010 July Jam being held at Angel prove the April minutes as presented & was City on July 10-11 th . This year they are celebrating their 25 th 2nd by Bob. Motion carried unanimously. Included in with Jo Birthday Party in Unadilla with continuous activities and enter- Lynne’s treasurer’s report were donations back from the April tainment. For more information visit http://vnvmc- 50/50 and our 30% expense to the State leaving a beginning lvmc.muddywolf.net/events.html . balance for May of $503.46. Debby motioned, Joey 2 nd and the June has been another event filled month. We continued solic- report was accepted. AD Gary informed all that the swap meet iting volunteers for our Swap Meet/Membership Drive/Bike scheduled at the Grove for D-6 was cancelled but any still Show that will be held at Fat Cat’s in Austell on June 6 th . There wanting to ride over to the Grove should meet at Flash at 11:00. will be music provided by a live band, raffles, 50/50 drawing, Upcoming rides were reviewed to include Knights on Bikes at plenty of vendors and fun to be had by all. the RenFest May 15 th , a dinner ride to Jekyll & Hyde’s on the Ricky mentioned the continued need for our district to get more 20 th , a ride on the 22 nd to Dunaway Gardens leaving Hardy’s at local business’s to place an advertisement in the ABATE News- 154 at 10:30, Windwalker’s In Memory party on the 22 nd and letter. So while you are out and about don’t forget to ask busi- flyers were presented for numerous Saturday rides. LD Yankee ness owners about it. Terms and details for ads can be found stated that the legislative session has ended with no head way on page 2 of the newsletter. and everything will need to be reintroduced next January and Old business included new state officer terms. A vote was reminded all that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month taken, all were in favor, of accepting the new terms. The meet- with no news on any proclamations as of yet. MD Noel in- ing adjourned at 9:05pm. Our next meeting will be held on formed all that we have 40 members in attendance including June 9 th at Fat Cat’s. Everyone have an awesome month! officers along with 8 guests. Our numbers are staying much the And remember to keep the rubber side down, and the shiny side same and all were encouraged to solicit new members. T-shirt up. So go ahead and grab a hand full of throttle and ride! orders are due for the Lee Box Fallen Brothers Ride to Bruns- Marjorie “Honey” Maul wick over the Memorial Day weekend. Any present that have District Secretary not received renewals were asked to sign up tonight. Debby presented all of the info from GDOT and the Adopt a Highway program. David motioned to request 2 miles and get our sched- D5N ule followed by a 2 nd from Lisa. Debby will get the paperwork started with GDOT. Mike and Gary thanked all for their par- ticipation in the recent rides to Angel City and the Micro Car Greetings from district 6. we had 38 members and Museum. Diana Noe and her son Jake encouraged all to make 6 guests at our May meeting and Jesse won the “Jake’s Ride” on July 15 th that will benefit Jake who is battling membership drawing for the second month in a cancer & mounting medical bills. There is also a benefit ride D6 row. Barry won the 50/50 and donated $34 back for Terry Williamson leaving Great South on May 8 th . Support- to the district - thanks. I was proud to report from the board of ers of the month again go to Jere’s Cycle Craft and Twilight. directors meeting that district 6 had given more money to the Twilight is also allowing ABATE to hang a bulletin board in state than any other district so far. Good job! We voted to send the bar with information and contact numbers. Forrest re- another $250 this month. Our ride schedule is full as you would minded all to keep the noise down while we are meeting as it expect. May 22 is my first riding skills seminar for the year as sometimes is hard to hear when too many are talking. State AD well as the WWMC "In Memory Of" party. We will be joining Ralph stated that they are considering changing term limits and 6/2 on the Lee Box Memorial Ride May 28-30. June 5 is a day bi-law revisions will be in the upcoming newsletters. There ride to Helen; June 11-13 is the Milledgeville Thunder Rally will also be a July Jam for our Vets at Angel City. Dave and July 10-11 is the State July Jam. As everyone has probably McNeill donated $36.00 back to the Christmas fund after win- heard, none of our bills passed this year in the state assembly so ning the 50/50. Gary will hold the membership party at his now is the time to start preparing for next year. This is an elec- barn in October with more information to come. Mike then tion year. Meet with the candidates. Find out who is supportive informed all that this will Pat’s last meetings as she is moving of us and campaign and vote accordingly. If we don't grab and to S. Georgia (booo-hoooo!). In Chuck’s memory Pat donated
34 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER District News $100 to our Christmas fund and all told her we expect to see her there has been NO testimony of opposition in the 2 years since at the party if not before. WE WILL MISS YOU PAT! Phyllis our Bill was introduced! Maybe Rep. Simms really believes motioned, Steve 2 nd and the May meeting was adjourned. You that people driving golf carts on the street is less likely to draw can contact 6-2 via email at [email protected] or visit opposition than a biker proceeding through a non-functioning our website at www.abateofcoweta6-2.com . traffic light at his or her own risk....or maybe she figures golf carts is worth fighting for but bikers are not. I really don't know Respectfully submitted, the answer but I believe the motorcyclist, motorcycle dealers Debby Volk and shops around Augusta should start asking Rep. Barbara D-6/2 Secretary Simms some very direct questions.
Joey Brush Howdy folks, where did spring go? The heat is ABATE Dist. 8 making it feel like summer is already here. I have 706-840-2403 ( Dist. 8 meets the 3rd Sunday, 2pm at Roadrun- D7 a feeling this summer is going to be a HOT one. ner Cafe ) In case you did not know, AP's Hidden Hideaway is holding Bike Night every Friday night. It is sponsored by US Rider News. Show your support to Alice and the gang by drop- D9 ping by. It should be a good time for all. ABATE State Elections are back to being at Lake Tobesofkee in September. I mentioned in an earlier newsletter it was Meeting Minutes for ABATE 9/2 moved to Angel City but that, apparently, is no longer the Sue Duggan – Secretary case. If anything else changes, I will let you know. D9/2 Since the ABATE State Elections will be here before you know Chapter 9/2 met on Monday, April it, I hope everyone is making plans to be there. If you cannot 19 th , from 7:05-7:45 at Red Rooster in LaGrange, Georgia. make it on Sunday morning for the vote, you can always send Kim Frank began by telling us about the participants in our in an absentee ballot, contact your state office more info. Last Chili Challenge Cook Off on April 25 th in Warm Springs. Dil- years results showing a difference of less than 10 lon followed by explaining how the RedLight Bill was attached votes separating the 2 top runners proved every vote counts ! as an amendment to SB 519 and how it was taken off by the Ben Stevens won the Lucky 7 but I'm not sure the dollar Transportation Committee. Michelle Dillon reported we have amount since our Treasurer could not attend the May meet- 79 current active members and have recently renewed 13 mem- ing. Mr. Pat won $50 in the 50/50. Congrats to both Ben and bers. Our treasurer, Christy Patrick, came for her last meeting. Mr. Pat! She will be missed at future meetings. On that note, we voted Well, that is about all for this month. in a new treasurer, Bridget Platt. Be safe and ride free. Our activities director, Kim Frank, brought up future See ya on the road, rides and dates were planned. Our rides are planned for the Heidi Jo third Saturday of every month. Our first ride will be on May District 7 Secretary 15 th . We will be meeting at the Red Rooster at 10:00 a.m. and KSU around 10:30 a.m. for Providence Canyon for a day trip. WE HAVE A PROBLEM! On June 19 th , we will be heading to Andersonville, Georgia. On July 17 th , we will be traveling to the Old Mill in Juliett, D8 In the last days of the session when it became Georgia. obvious that Chrm. Tom Rice was not going to let our RED Dan discussed details about the Chili Challenge Cook LIGHT PROCEED bill proceed...Linda Allen found a suitable Off on April 25 th , in Warm Springs. Participants will need to Senate Bill(SB___) that we could amend. She contacted bring about 3 to 4 gallons of prepared chili to be served on site. Rep.______to sponsor an amendment that contained our For those that want to cook it there, you may want to pre cook RED LIGHT language in the House Transportation Committee. some of the items as we will be serving the chili around 2:00 After consultation with Chrm. Jay Roberts ( who is a rider) and p.m. Sen. Jeff Mullis, the sponsor of SB______, Linda Allen and I Roy Downings representing Faith Baptist Church and testified before the committee and answered several questions. Wings of Faith Riders along with the Baptist Tabernacle and The amendment passed with only one dissenting vote! That Faith Riders came to discuss a ride for the Emmaus House for vote was Rep. Barbara Simms Dist. 119 of Augusta. ( I must women and children on August 14 th . note that another Augusta area Rep is on the committee. Rep. Dan also discussed how ABATE cannot sponsor Quincy Murphy has been very supportive and voted "yes".) As events. We can promote events, but not sponsor them our- our Legislative director begins to work the Rules Committee for selves. We can only sponsor events that support ABATE. a quick vote on the floor of the House she gets word that there Since we have had an ABATE tent set up at previous has been a "Special called" Transportation Committee meeting rides and have had success signing new ABATE members, at the request of Rep. Simms for the purpose of removing our dates were discussed and volunteers are needed for the follow- amendment. This is highly irregular and it took many questions ing dates with ** for tent set up: to find out who was responsible. Rep. Simms finally stated that she took this action out of fear that the Bill to MAKE SPECIAL **April 25 th – Warm Springs Chili Challenge Cook Off – 10:00 EQUIPPED GOLF CARTS STREET LEGAL might fail with a.m. our RED LIGHT PROCEED attached. This despite the fact that **May 8 th – Masonic Lodge Ride starting at Long Cane Ma-
35 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER District News sonic Lodge at 9:00 a.m. KSU at 10:30. a member of the 3 rd ID based at Fort Stewart, GA. The Bomber May 8 th is a car and bike show at Callaway Elementary School Girls LRC took the lead to form a motorcycle run to the event. May 14-15 – Ride and Rally for St. Judes to begin at the Car- There were about 60 bikes that made the ride. Good job rollton VFW Bomber Girls - your continued support for the troops is needed **May 22 nd – 2nd Annual VFW Ride for Homeless Veterans at and appreciated. the White Tail Pub in LaGrange at 9:00 a.m. KSU at 11:00. **June 4-5 – Bikers on Main – Sponsored by Southern Cruisers In June, on Saturday the 26 th , Junior ABATE is having their 109 to support the Harmony House for battered women and annual Jamboree/Campout at Shady Oaks Campground in Syl- children vania, GA. Bring your kids and grandkids for a night and day of fun – they always have a ball. The event is free, just bring Wendell explained that several riding clubs, including your camping gear and dry clothes for after fun on the water interested bikers not in clubs, are beginning to take evening slide, water balloons, etc. For more information see the flyer in rides on the first Friday of every month. Just bring canned this edition of the newsletter, contact Jill at (912) 308-9568 or goods which will be donated to local charities. They meet be- give me a call at (912) 308-5021. On the 27 th stay (or come tween 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. at Untamed Cycles on Lukken Indus- out) and join the ABATE family picnic. Bring a side dish and trial Parkway in LaGrange. let’s all get together and have a good two days. Lastly, Dan reported on ABATE news. ABATE has sustained from the Confederation of Clubs due to a gender bias June 12 th , Long County Wingmen are having their 6 th Anniver- issue regarding Linda Allen. There are 1,723 ABATE members sary Party in Ludowici. June 19 th is the Bomber Girls LRC 4 th in Georgia. The constitution of ABATE is being changed. Annual Rumblin’ Riot Bike & Car Show, held at Oglethorpe Elections will be held every two years instead of annually and Speedway off Hwy 80 in Pooler. The event includes Live mu- they will be held in April.. sic by the Neases and the Nephews, who were the winners of Joel and Linda Roper won the 50/50 draw and donated the Swap Meet’s Battle of the Bands in Springfield. the money back to ABATE. Our next meeting will be held on May 17 th . So, that’s it for now. Check your membership cards and if you need to renew now, come to the next meeting or event, and Hi Guys, Gals & Rugrats! bring a new member with you into our family. Remember, the member who signs up the most new adults members into Dis- Another month gone – where is this year trict 11 through September Elections, will get their next full D11 going? The weather is getting better by the year’s membership paid. This prize is not from District 11, but day and now is the time for some serious riding. With good from me personally. weather, and getting out and riding, remember to check your bike’s tires, belts, brakes, and lights. Don’t take it for granted See ya at the next meeting – and for God’s sake, be careful out that they are good – it could save your life. Remember to there. watch all around you. The cages have a bad habit of not paying attention to us. May was Motorcycle Awareness Month and BIG NORM there have been a lot of state sponsored reminder signs. I hope it has done some good. ABATE of Georgia, Inc. I would like to thank Dutt, owner of Southern Customs in Port D13 District 13 Wentworth, for inviting ABATE to set up a membership table May 2, 2010 at his 1 st year anniversary and customer appreciation party. New Boy's Grill and Bar District 11 signed up 11 adults and 2 Junior ABATE members. Minutes Your membership director, Betsy, was busy all day long sign- Call to order 2:20pm followed by pledge and Prayer ing up people and talking about ABATE – great job Betsy! April minutes read and accepted. Officer reports given In May, CMA had their Annual Run for the Son. They had a Treasury report, status, looking good. good turnout and I want to thank all of the District 11 members Red light bill discussed, as usual looks like we been duped who supported this event, as CMA supports ABATE all the again. time. Gained at least 6 new members at Angel City. approx member- ship 131 The Effingham County Wingmen had their annual Cinqo De- In old business, we had an excellent District turnout for Angel Mayo Bash and if you missed it you missed a good time with a City. A wonderful time had by all despite the fact that at the last lot of old and new friends all weekend. The Effingham crew minute we had to totally handle the bike show with no prior worked their butts off – good job. notice or preparation. If Wayne had not had the trophies in ad- vance ABATE would have looked pretty bad at such a big On May 8 th , there was a benefit for Army SSG Jason Letter- event. No names need calling but a special thanks to all those man, who lost both his legs in an IED blast in Iraq. The benefit who gave there time and effort for pulling off with flying col- was held to help build he and his family a new home in Hines- ors a successful and quality run bike show. Thanks also to those ville that will accommodate his disabilities. It was held at the who brought, prepared, and or served up the good food shared Red Gate Farms off of Chatham Parkway in Savannah. There by all in "Camp Unadilla". The group photo for Saturday night's were 7 bands, good food and a good crowd. SSG Letterman is supper had at least 65 people just a smilin' and then we fed eve-
36 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER District News rybody who came by. And thanks to Wayne @ Angel City for providing us with our own large, secluded area. We welcome all ABATE members to share this space. Bike Night @ Cross- road Choppers (first Friday 6-9) hosted in April by Crossroad Choppers was attended by many, enjoyed by all, and will con- tinue, hosted in May by CMA. Raffle tickets for the District 13 Trailer and Raffle tickets for the State bike are still available and need to be sold. The DC and Miss Ann, Sgt@Arms, and the Road Captain had a good ride to Westville on April 1st, weather was perfect, and so was the BBQ pie, according to Jimmy. In new business, again, sell those tickets. Name Droppers in Tifton is the location to pick up your tickets for the State bike and for the District trailer. Two year term for state officers and change in election date presented to District. Bike Night @ Crossroad Choppers, CMA hosting this month, all riders wel- come, food, drink and good cheer. May 8th there will be a poker run at the Wild Hog Festival this year hosted by The Red Knights Motorcycle Club Ga Chapter 16. FMI Ronnie Register at 478-319-5859. The Annual Hope Ministries Benefit will be held at Crossroad Choppers on May 15th from 11am-5pm. As always music, food, games, fellowship and more. Support Earl the Pearl and Miss Marilyn's Ministries, they dang sure support you. On may 22nd a benefit ride at Albany HD sponsored by SouthWest Area EMS to help with pediatric equipment in emergency vehicles. May 29th KSU up 1pm at Crossroad for Freedom Seeker's Anniversary Party at Clubhouse. The Two- Wheel Chicken Cookoff in Sylvester is scheduled for June5th. We will participate and the team has volunteered, good show guys. Also, sad to say, this is our last meeting at New Boy's. It's been a fun ride, but all things must pass. New meeting place discussed with several options. NEXT MONTH'S MEETING SAME DAY SAME TIME AT CROSSROAD CHOPPERS food and drink will be served WEadjourned at 3pm This report submitted by Ernie Nipper ABATE of Georgia, Inc District 13 Asst. Secretary Road Capt. District 15's next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, June 6th, 3 pm at Spanky's Mallside. Current agenda items: state of D15 Percy's Perspective the district, legislative update, outreach and feedback from district members. (Percy is the un-official mascot for D-4 West) Even an armadillo couldn't ignore all the time that our Georgia Remember, our meetings are now being held every other Legislature wasted during the 2010 session. The very idea that any month on EVEN months (ie: Jun / Aug / Oct). On the odd elected group could pass meaningful legislation to control their months, invitations will be emailed out to join us in traveling to OWN ethical conduct should make everyone doubt their sanity. District 11 or 13 on their meeting days. More information will That idea equates to having a group of foxes decide HOW they are be available at the next meeting or by contacting going to (legally) raid the henhouse. Other major problems (that [email protected]. you probably didn't even know were problems) that our elected officials tackled were to make it illegal to put a GPS tracking de- Ride Safe! vice on someone's car without their knowledge, and the really im- portant issue of prohibiting the implantation of a tracking chip in anyone's body. (I'll bet you didn't know either of these were major problems, did you? Me neither.) One thing for sure, this legislative session was not Biker Friendly! But that is just my opinion, or as I like to call it, Percy's Perspective. But what do I know, I just ride around on the back of a motorcycle observing human foibles.
37 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER ABATE Reflections “Swap Meets” Written by Steve Murrin, The “Original Biker Lawyer”
I think back to a day when on a cool Sunday morning I would load up my truck and trailer with my Biker Law- yer stuff and head to the ‘Lakewood Amphitheatre’ to the now defunct ABATE swaps down in those old wood build- ings. The grounds were grimy and beat up and certainly beyond their prime. Nonetheless those hallowed halls were testament to real old school biker get together. For me, Lakewood was swap meet mecca. Every oddball weirdo biker dude fit in just perfectly. I spent years going to every swap meet ABATE put on there. 5 annual rituals of bikes, leather, cigarette smoke, sticky beer stained floors, and moderately ugly women. God I miss that place. Do you remem- ber the guy that used to show up with his girl on a choker at the end of a dog chain? The one wearing the leather S&M outfit? Where else could you go to see that show, have a $2.00 can of Bud and locate that elusive rocker cover to the ‘72 shovel that you were looking for? Nowhere! That’s what made those swaps so great. You could depend on them. Rain or shine. Winter or summer. Bad economy or good. The ‘biker life’ all neatly packaged into a sunny Sunday afternoon.
I clearly remember the vendors best. Some of those folks vended for decades without missing a Sunday swap. Ron from American V-Twin. Chief the sewing guy. Pam the jewelry lady. Larry and his crew from the Christian Mo- torcycle Association. ‘Ragtop’ with his hats, sunglasses and dew rags. Phil with piles of used parts strewn about the lawn outside the building. I can almost hear that Rolling Stones music blaring from the DJ booth above the stairs where ABATE officials took up their business. The place was dirty, drafty, a fire hazard, had toxic bathrooms, weeds growing through parking lot cracks, yet it could not have been more perfect. A perfect fit with our need, one that we have been unable to replace. Principally because it was most assuredly cheap for its size, centrally located near downtown Atlanta, right off a major highway, and in the midst of an urban forest where the neighbors were few and didn’t care about a bunch of bikers hooting and hollering.
We have tried to duplicate it to no avail. Like gypsies we wander from lot to lot. In search of the elusive sweet spot of low price, ample parking, rain cover and tolerant neighbors. It’s no one’s or no group’s fault. The economy took its toll. Vendors went belly up. Folks tightened wallets. The lease ran out. Almost the perfect storm to dampen a per- fectly good thing. I hope and pray it returns one day to its former unique glory.
Perhaps it was not the ‘place’ that we miss. Perhaps that ‘place’ is a state of mind. A state that has passed. A thought, a theory, a mindset or even a way of life that may be gone to the ages. Mindsets are often generational. The cookie cutter worker bees of the 50’s. The hippies of the 60’s. The fads and disco of the 70’s. All have gone the way of the Etzel. I cringe to think that the real biker life freedom lovers are dwindling. Without them who will the RUBs emulate? Who will the cops hassle? Who will the old ridicule and the young fear? Whose image will Harley hijack to profit on the fan- tasy of mid life crisis middle aged dentists and insurance salesman? I hope I am wrong. We need a swap meet we can bank on. It may not be so much the place as much as the state of mind.
Seems like so much of what I loved about Lakewood, we have moved away from. The ‘cash’ price, the canned beer, the leather halter, the occasional wafting of burned marijuana sneaking up the back steps from the loading dock. Perhaps it’s all in my mind. I close my eyes and see the scene. I feel the heat, the sweat on my neck. I hear the echoes in the musty building. I can smell the people, the old coffee, spilled beer, fresh leather, burned rubber and smoky V-twin exhaust. Day’s end, we’d pack up, lash down bikes, head north with new memories, new friends, new patches and cheap sunglasses. Sleep like a baby till Monday came. Face the world with adjusted perspective. Perspective that says “ don’t take it all too seriously ”. “ Enjoy this life ”. “ Simple is better ”. “ The Biker Life is a great one ”. Then wake up, get wrapped up in mortgages, bosses, spouses, kids, and life. Ratchet up the anxiety just in time for that next swap down at old Lakewood. To have it all melt away again like a revelation on a therapists couch. We need to reinvent those days. Lakewood the place is gone forever. Lakewood the ‘state of mind’ lives on. In YOU, in ME, and its up to US to not let IT die. Support your local chapter. Go to your meetings. Throw your buck in the hat. Let’s get the life revived. Let’s roll strong again. And remember, Look twice save a life, motorcycles are everywhere. Signing off for now, Brother Steve
38 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER 39 JUNE 2010 ABATE OF GEORGIA, INC. NEWSLETTER MISSING Wheels of Freedom Murrin’s Musings GREG ESTES, Reminiscing an ‘Ol Biker’ Steve Murrin,The“Original Biker Lawyer”
We pull up the driveway past the old mailbox, past the pond, past the grandchil- dren scurrying happily, not grasping the gravity of the day. First gear chugga, chugga, chugga and lean left, kickstand down, motors sputter to a halt under the car port and quiet. The quiet strikes me. Apropos. We are at our friend Greg Estes’ house. He is inside. A real biker and a friend to all who ever threw a leg over. The call came to our mutual friend Steve Heffernan an hour before. “Better get here, today is it, we don’t know if he’ll make it through the night”! We left Killer Creek Harley and were there in less than an hour. It had been several weeks since I had seen him last. His big frame had suffered the ravages of the cancer last time I was with him. I knew what to expect seeing him now. Visiting a terminally ill pal is an odd experience. To do so on our scooters was fitting as our old friend Greg was a biker though and through, the real thing. We stopped short of the car port and walk quietly towards the back door. Steve knew the way and had been a close friend of Greg’s for many years. The grass behind us is freshly cut. I smell it. Someone tends to the yard. Someone tends to kids in the kitchen as we enter. We are met by his daughter Candice. Large tears rolling down puffed cheeks striking contrast with the big smile that greets us. I feel no anxiety as one usually does. The family is sad but happy to see us. We walk down a darkened hall to a back bedroom. I hear him before I see him. Labored breaths. As we enter the room our friend, Greg, the big man himself lays supine in a hospital bed surrounded by loved ones. There is the peaceful tranquility a hospital room robs you of. He is in his home, thank God for that. I have been in this scene before. The hospice care nurses who are angels help make the last days manageable. My father passed amidst family, friends, neighbors all in the comfort of his familiar bed in his loving home. I pray God I pass through to wherever amidst such a scene. Family and gray bearded biker friends around me, scoot- ers dripping oil in my driveway. Could it be that we get to our end that lucky? Steve leans over his friend and tells him he loves him. I feel my throat tighten, I swallow hard. Steve, a tough, loud, tat- tooed biker, whispers something in his Greg’s ear. I do not make it out. I guess what it is. Greg is not conscious. We trust he hears us and we speak peaceful words of encouragement. I pray they were heard. Everyone smiles. Strength is evident from their de- meanor. My throat tightens further. Greg’s daughters rub his hand. His girlfriend Melissa speaks encouragingly and lovingly to him, despite no evidence he hears us. I pray he did. My eyes water and burn, I swallow hard. Bikers we are. Tears roll on but no one really cries, yet. Greg Estes, biker, businessman, philanthropist, Dad, friend, loved one. He rustles in the bed ever slightly. Movement is difficult. The disease has not robbed him of his hair. It is long and straight and brown with flecks of gray. Not banded but free flowing over propped pillows. My mind races. He looks to me as a Viking waiting to cross to Valhalla. Large, barrel chested, tat- tooed. His eyes open but for a second. Flitting, they are clear, though not focused. His family responds to his cues, his small move- ments, his breath. He wears no shirt and is bare chested, hair like a great Russian bear. Elaborate Celtic tattoos on his chest winding circling, knotted, and never ending. Complex like that whom it marks. Below it are large letters of black ink, fresh and beautifully scripted across his mid section. I’ve never seen them before. I try to read them without being too obvious. I ask when he had them done. ‘A few months ago’ Melissa tells me with a smile’. Clearly after his diagnosis: “THAT WHICH DOES NOT KILL ME SHALL MAKE ME STRONGER” . I am stunned. I do not know what to say. In the face of death he taunts the reaper. He knows his fate. He did not retreat. His was not to cowl but to celebrate. To mark the occasion. TRUE BIKER SPIRIT! He is dying. I know this. We do not speak of that but we all silently accept it. The new art his way of daring his cancer, staring it down, and winning even in death. Strength shall be his in that next life. Strength has been his in this one. Passed to the people in this room. Through his actions, through his words, his lessons, and generosity. All hold strong. There is no hysteria, just strength and love. Tears drop, hugs exchanged, hands held in that great anticipation. We reminisce a while and walk to our bikes. Talk of bike weeks past, parties, fundraisers, and good times. Friends arrive as we leave. More well wishers. A steady stream. A testament to a giving life. I had known this man about 10 years. I knew him in business and I knew him socially, that being ‘biker socially’. I was his lawyer. I was his friend. He’d hosted countless parties that I attended. He hosted countless fundraisers we all supported. His popu- lar bar “Fat Cats” was and is an epicenter of biker friendly activity. He hosted parties to raise money for The March of Dimes, Juve- nile Diabetes, Breast Cancer Research, Injured Police Officers, Animal Shelters, you name it he gave us his bar, his parking lot, his support to make it all possible. He donated office space to the state ABATE committee, where they still enjoy rent free accommo- dations. He asked for nothing in return except ‘tip your waitresses and get home safe’. I ride the 40 miles home v-twin chugging a lonesome song. I think of nothing but Greg. I wonder if he is still on this earth as I arrive home. Yvonne has dinner ready; we rush to a show at the Fox Theatre. Intermission my phone rings. “J.B.Walker” shows on the dial. “Hello, J.B., What’s up brother?” “He’s gone Steve, thought you would want to know”, in a voice even raspier than usual. I swallow hard. “Thanks”. I hang up. I sit in the theatre’s darkness a shed a few tears unknown to the world till you read these words. All bikers have lost a friend. All bikers have lost a supporter. All bikers have lost a voice. God Bless Greg Estes. May we all ride through this life inspired by his generosity and his kindness. May we ride into the next with a style such as his.
Written by Steve Murrin, the ‘Original Biker Lawyer’
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1 HARLEY REAR WHEEL 16 INCH. 1 HARLEY FRONT WHEEL 21 Just had 40K miles complete Harley Service. Must sell. Medical Reasons. INCH. THESE ARE NEW NEVER BEEN MOUNTED. 1 1995 BULLA $14,595 obo 770-306-2003. FLAT TRACKER 1200+CC. 1 SET SADDLE BAGS, NEVER MOUNTED. 1 HARLEY OIL TANK. 1 USED SEAT. PHONE, # 478-396-6355 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C90T. 1475 CC/ 15,000 mi. over $2000 in accessories added including 4" handlebar risers, light bar, visors on all lights; KURYA- FOR SALE: 2006 H-D Road King FLHRI, Red—Black 2 tone with orange KYN grips, brake pedal & front & rear shifters; SUZUKI luggage rack & pin stripe, 16,000 miles—all services done by Clayton/Granite H-D, Brand passenger floorboards, COBRA Fatty Freeway bars, Cobra Speedster Ex- new tires– No money down, refinance to take up payments $12,500. Owned by haust Slash Down pipes; CHROME battery cover, frame covers, & swing veteran who may no longer ride due to health. Call 706-819-0597. arm cover. $9000 OBO Call 229-891-8756 or Email [email protected] with questions or for more pictures. FOR SALE 1993 FLSTF HARLEY-DAVIDSON "FAT-BOY" IMMCU- LATE. BLACK AND CHROME. 22,890 MILES. 2005 RoadKing Classic, Excellent Condition, 24469 miles $14,500 770 923- ASKING: $7,500.00 NEGOTIABLE. 3077 Leave Message Lots of extras, Daytona Ready FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 706-867-9691 0R 706-525-9945 1933 Ford Victoria Classic, Excellent Condition $34,000 404 401-1927 Leave 1990 Ford Bronco Truck Black. Original miles 66,759. Great Condition runs Message, 350 Chevy Engine 350 Turbo Transmission Holly 4 Barrell New good. Air, heat works good. $6,000, Call 706-652-3335 Comp Cam New Gauges and Exhaust
2005 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster. Excellent condition, 2100 miles. Selling FOR SALE: Motocross Boots ALPINE STARS NEW, Never Used. Color only because I upgraded to a larger bike. Brand new tires and several up- White, Size EURO 45.5 size US 11, Mode6l Tech 4.$160.00 Alpine Star grades, larger fuel tank, crash bars, passenger backrest, etc. 2005 HARLEY Leather Jacket New Never Used size XL, Color Blue. New retail $398.00 DAVIDSON 883 SPORTSTER $5,500 OBO INCLUDES: EXTRA SEAT, Selling @$300 HJC Carbon Fiber Full Face NEW never used. Multi Colored FUEL TANK & SWEEP-BACK HANDLE-BARS.IMMACULATELY Red/White. Size Large. New Retail $375. Selling $275 ARAI Motorcycle Hel- MAINTAINED BY SHARP MTN. CYCLES IN JASPER, GA. EMAIL met, NEW Never Used. Silver in a Size Large. Retail $435.00 selling @$300 TODD @: [email protected] PUT “883 SPORTSTER FOR SALE” IN SUB- Many more items not listed. Will send photos upon request. Jim Eenhuis JECT LINE Location: Woodstock, GA [email protected] 770.787.4891
FOR SALE: Two New Dunlop Tires D404. One front and one rear 130/90-16 (1) PAIR 1979 FX/FL BARE "SHOVEL" HEADS. LONG REACH PLUGS. Blackwalls. Never been mounted. $90.00 for the pair. Contact Bob Anderson O-RING INTAKE. EXCELLENT CONDITION.BEAD-BLASTED. 678-877-6201. $400.00. :706-867-9691, Rocky Lane
2000 Logic 15ft. boat 50 horse Johnson all safety equipment seats 5 live well FOR SALE 2001 Indian Spirit Must see to appreciate - excellent condition. and cooler center console with sun top on it excel. condition asking price Kept indoors. 1442 S&S Motor with 10,000 miles Custom pin stripping, new $3,800 or best offer or would trade for 20ft. enclosed trailer of equal value l grips, Vance & Hines pipes, leather saddlebags, lots of chrome extras, wind- 912-242-9723 for more info.I shield & cruise control Reduced Price $10,000.00 or OBO Call 478.804.2999 1969 BMW R60US. Original and unrestored. Granada Red. 21,000 miles. or 478.453.7057 for info. Great condition. Runs like new. Have owned this bike for over 25 years. $10,000 call Frank@678-432-7321.
1979 FXE, Entire bike recently rebuilt. $8,500, Call 770 923-3077 and leave message for more information FOR SALE: 2004 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic, Excellent condition, low miles, 40K, New tires & brakes, very much extra chrome, Trophy Winner!
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