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Volume 95 Issue 10 Oct. 2012 ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC Daytona Beach Chapter “Dedication To Freedom Of The Welcome ALL ABATE Members REMINDER !!!!! NEXT CHAPTER MEETING October 4, 2012 7:30 PM CHAPTER OFFICERS JUNE 2012—JUNE 2013 President Jim Hoffman 386-366 2562 [email protected] Vice Pres. Frank Roush 386-290-3025 [email protected] Secretary Terri Ryals 386-503-6110 [email protected] Treasurer John Banta 386-441-6533 [email protected] Sgt. At Arms Terry Ryals 386-290-1913 [email protected] Legislative Officer John Banta 386-441-6533 [email protected] Membership Steve Fritze 386-677-1550 [email protected] Safety Director George Green 904-716-4000 [email protected] Asst. Safety Director MIKE KNEZEVICH 352-759-3637 [email protected] PR/Communications Ken Holland 386-673-8893 [email protected] Products Terri Ryals 386-503-6110 [email protected] Newsletter Editor Kathy Holland 386-673-8893 [email protected] Webmaster Kathy Holland 386-673-8893 [email protected] State Delegate Gary Dubnicek 386-615-8184 [email protected] State Delegate Steve Fritze 386-677-1550 [email protected] Chapter Contact Jim Hoffman 386-366-2562 [email protected] IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT MONTHLY YEARLY The Daytona Beach ABATE newsletter FULL PAGE $42.60 $46.28 is the official publication of Daytona Beach Chapter HALF PAGE $21.30 $234.30 QUARTER PAGE $15.98 $170.40 ABATE of Florida , INC. BUSINESS CARD $10.65 $90.53 Published monthly (12 times a year) ONE ISSUE SPECIAL EVENT FLYER $42.60 (full page only) Full and half page ads get one month free ABATE of Florida, Inc. Daytona Beach Chapter Full payment must accompany Ad Copy. All ads must Contact Ken Holland Public Relations/Communications be camera ready. Advertisements will receive one (1) Director 386-673-8893 or [email protected] if you copy of each issue of the newsletter which their adver- would like to advertise in the Daytona Beach ABATE tisement appears. All “Special Events” advertisements newsletter. will be billed on an individual basis. PRESIDENT REPORT I would like to thank everyone for attending the meeting, also I want thank all those who have be- came members. Don't forget about the Vintage Chapter Party on 29th of September sign up is at 9am to 10:30 AM, lets show your support see you all there. George Green has stepped down form being the Safety Director due to his work load. Mike Knezevich will take over as new Safety Director, Thank you Mike. I’m sorry I had to early last meeting little family matter. Next meeting 4th of October at the Eagles Nova Road Ormond Beach. Thank you, Ride Safe!! Jim Hoffman President Well it's been a slow summer but now with fall beginning a lot of poker runs are starting. We are working on our run and our new T design. Our next meeting Oct. 4th and we will be having food for all who attend the meeting so save the date we would like to see you there. It's been a long time since we have seen some of you, bring a friend, maybe he or she would like to join. Cupcake (Frank) VP SECRETARY REPORT Chapter Meeting September 6, 2012 Fraternal Order of Eagles 7:30 p.m. By: Terri L. Ryals President: Jim Hoffman called meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Alliance and Moment of Silence for our lost brothers and sisters. George, our Chapter Chaplin gave prayer prior to starting the meeting. Jim thanked all the new members that came to the meet- ing. Talked about run, party and October 6th party at the Daytona Rehab Center. Jim also informed chapter members that George is stepping down as Safety Director and will be turning it over to Mike Knezevich after tonight. VP: Frank Roush spoke about the run and that we are getting a flyer together for it with all the stops that we will be making. Secretary: Terri Ryals stated that last month’s minutes were printed in the newsletter and we mailed paper copies for those who do not have a computer. Also requested that any member that has changed their e-mail address or gotten a new one please make sure that it is put on the sign in sheet and will forward them to Ken. I receive the e-mail addresses. Motion made to accept minutes as printed. Motion passed. Treasurer: John Banta read the treasury report regarding the Chapter finances. Spoke about getting a debit card for nightly deposits to be made. Membership: 4 renewals; 18 new members. Welcomed the new members that are here. Products: Terri has some products with limited sizes left. They have been reduced the prices on the products that we have in stock. Men’s short sleeve, tanks and sleeveless will be $8.00, long sleeve will be $10.00. The ladies merchandise is all $8.00 for any of the shirts. Legislative: John spoke about the up and coming elections and his report is in the newsletter. Also, John asked if anyone has received any feedback from the Senate or House of Representatives. He has not received any feedback. Newsletter: Kathy Holland absent, but the newsletter was sent out to everyone with e-mail addresses and printed copies are also at the front table. PR Communications: Ken Holland absent however, Steve has spoken with him and he stated that when he gets back into town he is going to be busy getting out and getting new advertisers. Ken also stated that he and Kathy will be back for the next meeting. Safety: George Green is no longer going to be able to do this so he handed it over to Mike Knezevich. Stated how the certification will have to be done and get the certified instructors that we have to help. The basic instruction manual approximately 25 pages (has 5 complete packages with him), also informed us about how the DVD is now showing both scenarios with a pause between both so that you can turn off the device and continue with the presentation and then start again. Stated that he had about 5 individuals that were interested and said that they should make a hot sheet and get together with Mike and the certified instructors and set up some classes. Asked Mike to stand up and stated he will be taking over. He will still be our Chaplin and will be at the meetings. Sgt. At Arms: Mr. Terry was absent State Reps: No State Meeting this month, next one is October 12th, 13th, 14th, 2012, “Spooks ‘N Scoots. Webmaster: Kathy Holland is absent, however welcomes anyone who would like to help out or even take over. Web site has not been updat- ed due to state having problems with the programs to update everyone’s websites. No chapter has updated for several months. Old Business: Showed the members the original chapter charter and Articles of Incorporation papers showing that we started in 1980. New Business: Run scheduled for November 17th, Saturday starts at Eagles and ends at Eagles, flyer being put together. October 6th party for members from the Daytona Rehab Center for what we did for them at Christmas. State Meeting Spooks ‘N Scoots October 12th, 13th, 14th down in Hillsborough County. September 29th Vintage Chapter Run and September 30th Peace River Chapter Run. Good of Order: Our Chaplin led us out with a prayer. 50/50: Dennis Snyder Meeting adjourned: 8:43 p.m. MEMBERSHIP This month we have 3 renewels; Joe Mickol, Terri Ryals and Floyd Pond;1 transfer Life Member from Putnam County James Zdun and 4new members; Jim Wheeler, Vernon Nowling, John Flick Sr. and Bart McLean. Expiring Sept: Lee Metcalf, Ron Luznar, Joe Vece, John York, C T Hill, Teresa Hill, John Ayotte, Phill Fleener, Ken Gardner, Frank Gerena, Norene McEnvoy. Due Oct.: Mike Towns, Daniel Wills, Tim Cornwell, Sue Downey, Brian King, Mike and Ruth Knezevich, Frank Shipley and Dorothy Thompson Due Nov.: Dorothy Hammontree, Paul Kinner, Robert Lavalley, Dave Mattson, Harold McNeal and Danny Rice. Please renew a month early to avoid expiring and losing your years of continuous membership. Dues can be paid at Chapter meetings or at the Iron Horse Saloon ( ask for Steve) Dues can also be mailed to our PO Box 263198 Daytona Beach, Fl. 32126-3198 Steve Fritze Membership Trustee PR COMMUNICATIONS If you know of anyone that would like to advertise in our newsletter, please have them contact me. If there is anyone out there that is not receiving their newsletter that has an email address, please send me an email so I have it updated in the system and you are getting your newsletter. Also, if you’ve moved, I need your new mailing address. Life’s short—Ride Hard Legislative Report September 11, 2012 John Banta Out of date as soon as I write it Go on to the ABATE of Florida Website www.abateflorida.com, Click on the Legislative Information Center (LIC) and subscribe to email list. You will get the latest legislative news and press releases. Some things hap- pen very quickly and need our action. State Legislative Trustee Darrin Brooks has an additional email list and sends out info on a wide assortment of legislative issues. Elections 2012 ABATE of Florida cannot endorse any candidate, but our lobbyist, Doc Reichenbach, can and we will print his recommendations. The following link is for state wide offices http://election.dos.state.fl.us/candidate As we meet the candidates, we need to educate them about ABATE.