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President: Jon F. Puckett / (785) 427-6519 Lobbyists: [email protected] PO Box 216, Miltonvale 67466 Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734 / [email protected] Vice President: Byron Harden / (785) 945-3729 Tony Railsback / (620) 204-8018 / [email protected] [email protected] 7048 142nd Road Valley Falls 66088 MRF Representative: Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734 Corporate Secretary: Tammy Railsback / (620) 802-1120 Newsletter Editor / Advertising: Kat Southards [email protected] PO Box 102 Perry 66073 (620) 474-0069 [email protected] Treasurer: Steve Kucharik / (620) 874-0314 Webmaster: Kevin Boulware / (785) 285-6336 [email protected] 102 Westview Dr. Scott City 67871 [email protected] Recording Secretary: Amber Shutts / (785) 845-4011 Products: Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734/[email protected] [email protected] 647 NE Freeman, Topeka 66616 ABATE COC Liaison: Tony Rawls-Riley / (913) 706- 8449 Member At Large: Ron Vawter / (785) 827-4167 [email protected] [email protected] 1004 Funston, Salina 67401 Motorcycle Awareness: Bill Cooper 620-764-3734 Sgt At Arms: Rick Gitchel/ (785) 533-1205 Steve Christenberry 785-554-0978 [email protected] 1789 1st St., PO Box 194 Phillipsburg 67661 Public Relations: Sis Bohrer / (620) 394-2508 Office Manager: Lori Harden / (800) 657-5763 District Representatives o[email protected] District 1: Bill Saric / (785) 207-7993 Rally Entertainment Coordinator: Byron Harden [email protected] PO Box 102, Perry 66073 (785) 945-3729 [email protected] District 2: Larry Kibbee / 785-623-0420 Rally Site Coordinator: Paul Haviland / (785)-289-6182 [email protected] 2910 Roosevelt Ave., Hays 67601 Rally Vendor Contract & Setup Coordinator: Tammy Railsback District 3: JR Watts / 806-217-1160 (620) 802-1120 [email protected] [email protected] 8565 39 Hwy., Chanute 66720 Lease: Jon Puckett, Mike “Ringo” Ringgold and Byron Harden District 4: Jack Frost/ (785) 383-4836 Resident Agent: Jon Puckett [email protected] 6334 NW Redwood Dr,Topeka 66618 Newsletter Staff District 5: Tony Rawls-Riley / (913) 706-8449 [email protected] 14750 S Kaw Dr, Olathe 66062 Asst. Editor: Tammy Railsback Photographers: Paul Swoyer District 6: Becca Hardman / (785) 259-9557 Editor: Kat Southards wol [email protected] 107 W. 11th, Ellis 67637 Freelance Writer/Reporter: Printing: Byron, Lori, District 7: Doc Pritchett / (620) 339-5814 Steve Kucharik and Sara Harden [email protected] 2700 Hennessey, Dodge City 67801 Disclaimer This is the o cial publication of ABATE of Kansas Inc. District 8: Tony Railsback / (620) 204-8018 Contents may be republished, whole or in part with attribution to [email protected] 21412 W 69th, Sterling 67579 further Motorcycling. Any materials relevant to motorcycling and District 9: Ron Davis / (785) 822-6499 our cause may be published upon approval by the Editor. [email protected] 1005 W. 11th St., Concordia 66901 District 10: Troy Love / (913) 370-1373 A.B.A.T.E. (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments) of Kansas, [email protected] 11725 Yucca Dr., Garden City 67846 Inc. is organized NOT for prot, and the nature of its business or District 11: Doyle Pendergra / (913) 704-9233 purposes to be conducted or promoted is charitable and education: [email protected] PO Box 102 Perry 66073 To foster, promote and encourage safe motorcycling in the State of District 12: Don Mortt / (620) 794-0485 Kansas and elsewhere. To engage in educational programs and other dmor[email protected] PO Box 1011, Emporia 66801 promotional activities in order to educate the public as to motorcycle District 13: Neil O’Connell / (620) 214-0485 safety and motorcycling in general. To encourage and stimulate [email protected] 202 E. 2nd St., Scott City 67871 public interest in motorcycling and to be an advocate for the interests District 15: Tony Roberts / (785) 458-9668 of motorcyclists and motorcycling. (Amended Nov. 11, 1979) [email protected] 603 Birch, Wakeeld 67487 District 20: Liason - Ron Vawter / (785) 827-4167 Newsletter Deadlines e deadline for all information turned in for [email protected] 1004 Funston, Salina 67401 your Newsletter each month is as follows. e deadline is 5:00 p.m., Alternate Officer List the Tuesday aer the State Meeting unless stated otherwise. Anything received aer the deadline will be subject to time-available Lou Ann Kibbee (785) 623-8069 basis only, but most likely, will not appear in that month’s Newsletter! Tony Railsback (620) 204-8018 is is necessary in order to have your Newsletter to you in a timely Paul Swoyer (785) 221-8883 manner. anks for your help and understanding. JAN 14

Page 2 ABATE of Kansas Inc. January 2020 Inside Your Edition O cer Information 02 Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10 January Expirations 17 Business Directory 22-23 State Meeting Minutes 04 District 10 & Ballot 10-11 Advance News 18 Lobbyist Report 05 District 11 14 MRF Report 19 Legislative Contact Info 06-07 District 12 15 Calendar 20 Districts 1, 2 & 3 08-09 District 13 & 15 16 Word Seek 21

PO Box 102 µ 610 Elm St Perry, KS 66073 JANUARY STATE MEETING ABATE of Kansas District Map January 11, 2020 785-597-5140 ) 800-657-5763 Sand Trap Bar & Grill 785-597-5015 1045 State Street Phillipsburg, Kansas [email protected] [email protected] MEETING STARTS AT NOON 8 www.abateks.org Agenda: MOMENT OF SILENCE; PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; ROLL CALL; Like us on Facebook SECRETARY REPORT; FINANCIAL To receive newsletter via e-mail please REPORT; LOBBYIST REPORT; MRF contact [email protected] REPORT; MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS REPORT; PUBLIC RELATION REPORT; 8:00 AM—5:00 PM v TUES — THUR MID-SOUTH MILE; CORPORATE (OFFICE HOURS ON A NEED BASIS, SECRETARY; NEWSLETTER REPORT; SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) WEB SITE REPORT; PRODUCT LINE REPORT; OLD BUSINESS; NEW BUSINESS; UPCOMING EVENTS A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas is divided into Districts by county. Each District header Notice! lists the encompassed counties for each respective District. To determine Until further notice all Event Insurance UPCOMING STATE MEETINGS: which District you are in, find your county name in the headers, and the requests & payments should be submitted number designates the containing District. Every active District of A.B.A.T.E. to: Feb - Sand Trap, Phillipsburg of Kansas has an elected District Representative.

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get those updated in the office. Motion passed with all board Labor Day Rally: Lori put members voting yes. State Meeting a sponsorship letter in every Break 3:40-3:53pm Meeting called to order at Larry (second by Don) to move packet. Please try to help with Executive session 3:55- 12:02 pm forward with the High Plains this. Paul H would like to have a 4:09pm. Tammy was appoint- Pledge of Allegiance Twisted Benefit Run. Motion dumpster on the grounds by the ed Corporate Secretary by the Moment of Silence passed with all board members end of May to start the cleanup. board. Lori was given a raise for Roll call-all present except for voting yes. Lori will investi- It was approved by the board. It all her work in the office. districts 6 and 7. Brian filled in gate getting what is needed for was brought up to have a sec- Corporate Secretary Report. for Sgt at Arms (Rick). the insurance for the event. Lori ond front gate to check that all Lobbyist report- please see Guest speaker - Tammy in- asked for the district reps to get campers, RVs, ATVs, and golf the report in your newsletter. troduced Matt Bretz from Bretz their district event sheets turned carts have their proper tag be- Public Relations: Sis asked if and Young. Matt discussed mo- in asap. Don said that District fore entering the rally. A discus- ABATE would like to have a torcycle insurance and what to 12 will still be holding their bike sion was had about raising the look for. Thank you, Matt, for show the second weekend of price of ATVs, golf carts, RVs, hospitality room for Washington taking the time to attend the April in Emporia. and campers to $50 each instead days. Would need the money for meeting and answer some ques- Lunch -1:20pm-2:02 pm. of $30. A motion was made by the room and supplies for the tions. Thank you to District 5 and the Tammy (second by Tony Rob- room. Secretary report- a motion Moose Lodge for hosting the erts) to raise the ATV, golf carts, Products: buy them. Steve was made by Bill (second by meeting today. RVs, and camper prices to $50. asked that all districts keep track Don) to wave the report. Motion New Business: Bikers Under If you do not declare having of their district product sales. passed by a show of hands. the Dome will be held on Febru- those items, you will be charged Door prize drawing- Cheryl Financial report: Steve said ary 11th from 9 am-3 pm. Please an extra $10 per item at the sec- Meeting adjourned at 4:50 pm that he is still waiting on a few plan to attend. The fireworks ond gate or on the rally grounds. Merry Christmas! district’s reports. Steve is also company is looking for a spot to sending out weekly reports to have a stand to support ABATE. keep the board updated. We Byron asked that if anyone is Attention District Reps and Treasurers! have done great cutting expens- having problems with their es. Now we need ideas for rev- membership to please contact Please send your Treasurer reports to the following: [email protected] enue other than the rally. 501C3 him or Lori immediately. Tam- is being worked on. Refunds my said that District 8 will be Thank you, Steve Kucharik, Treasurer for the calendars and the rally a vendor at The Chill this year ABATE of Kansas beverage garden splits are be- and would have a booth there if ing worked on with Brian. Bill any district would like to help/ made a motion (second by Tony set up there. There has only been Roberts) to accept the report as a verbal response for the lobby- read. Motion passed by a show ist ad. Bill Cooper would like of hands. to do it with the assistance of Old Business: Brian thanked Tony Railsback. A motion was everyone for their thoughts, made by Larry (second by Ron) prayers, and donation after he to allow Bill C to be a volunteer had a stroke. Lori said the se- lobbyist for ABATE with the curity system and printer at the assistance of Tony R. Motion office are up and running. Fake passed with all board members emails being sent have been an voting yes except Districts 8 and issue this week again. Kevin 15 that abstained. Lou Ann will added a captcha to the website oversee the advocacy commit- hoping to put a stop to it. The tee that will point the lobbyist High Plains Twisted Benefit in the direction ABATE would Run is coming together nicely. like to follow. If you would like The date has been set for May to be on that committee, please 30, 2020 and will have 6 routes get with Lou Ann. JR would across Kansas with 4 stops per like to see the ABATE trifolds route and all routes ending in updated with what we have ac- Jon Puckett presents Vice-President Byron Harden with the Salina. A motion was made by complished in the past. Lori can President’s Award. Thank you Byron for your service.

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As of January 2020, ABATE We are also doing Bikers Un- of KS will no longer have a paid der the Dome again this year at lobbyist. the state capital on February the I, Tony Railsback, and Bill 11, 2020. I hope to see a large Cooper will try and fill that void. turn out this year. This is a good Both of us are registered lobby- event to speak with your rep- ists with the state of Kansas. We resentatives about ABATE of both feel that the direction we Kansas and your personal legis- want to travel this year is to get lative concerns. Please make an a profiling bill introduced. Bill appointment with your legisla- Cooper is working with the lan- tors in advance. Please feel free guage in the Louisiana profiling to call me or Bill Cooper with bill to adapt to Kansas. We both any legislative concerns. feel there should be a push to- RESPECTFULLY, wards a hands-free driving bill. Tony Railsback

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1 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7379 Republican 22 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7360 Democrat 1 Representative Michael Houser [email protected] (785) 296-7679 Republican 22 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7651 Democrat 2 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7364 Democrat 23 Senator Robert Olson [email protected] (785) 296-7358 Republican 2 Representative Kenneth Collins [email protected] (785) 296-7698 Republican 23 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7482 Democrat 3 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7372 Democrat 24 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7369 Republican 3 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7426 Democrat 24 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7366 Democrat 4 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7376 Democrat 25 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7391 Democrat 4 Representative Trevor Jacobs [email protected] (785) 296-7616 Republican 25 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7686 Democrat 5 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7357 Republican 26 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7353 Republican 5 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-6287 Republican 26 Representative Adam Thomas [email protected] (785) 296-3113 Republican 6 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7375 Democrat 27 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7385 Republican 6 Representative Jene Vickrey [email protected] (785) 296-7748 Republican 27 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7685 Republican 7 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7390 Democrat 28 Senator Mike Petersen [email protected] (785) 296-7355 Republican 7 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7639 Republican 28 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7646 Republican 8 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-2497 Republican 29 Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau [email protected] (785) 296-7387 Democrat 8 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7695 Republican 29 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-5413 Democrat 9 Senator Julia Lynn [email protected] (785) 296-7382 Republican 30 Senator Susan Wagle [email protected] (785) 296-2419 Republican 9 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7451 Republican 30 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-5593 Democrat 10 Senator Mary Pilcher-Cook [email protected] (785) 296-7362 Republican 31 Senator Carolyn McGinn [email protected] (785) 296-7377 Republican 10 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7652 Democrat 31 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7885 Democrat 11 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7301 Republican 32 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7381 Republican 11 Representative Jim Kelly [email protected] (785) 296-6014 Republican 32 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7430 Democrat 12 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-6838 Republican 33 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7667 Republican 12 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-5863 Republican 33 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-8153 Democrat 13 Senator Richard Hilderbrand [email protected] (785) 296-7370 Republican 34 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-6981 Republican 13 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7380 Republican 34 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7630 Democrat 14 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7678 Republican 35 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7354 Republican 14 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7688 Republican 35 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7697 Democrat 15 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7742 Republican 36 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7389 Republican 15 Representative John Toplikar [email protected] (785) 296-7658 Republican 36 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-0424 Democrat 16 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7388 Republican 37 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7368 Republican 16 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7659 Democrat 37 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7300 Democrat 17 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7361 Republican 38 Senator Bud Estes [email protected] (785) 296-7359 Republican 17 Representative Tom Cox [email protected] (785) 296-7331 Republican 38 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7677 Republican 18 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7365 Democrat 39 Senator John Doll [email protected] (785) 296-7694 Republican 18 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7690 Democrat 39 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7675 Republican 19 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-3245 Democrat 40 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7399 Republican 19 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7548 Democrat 40 Representative David French [email protected] (785) 296-7653 Republican 20 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7374 Republican 41 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7522 Democrat 20 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7436 Republican 42 Representative Jim Karleskint [email protected] (785) 296-7683 Republican 21 Senator [email protected] (785) 296-7367 Democrat 43 Representative Bill Sutton [email protected] (785) 296-7676 Republican 21 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7692 Democrat 44 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7697 Democrat Page 6 ABATE of Kansas Inc.

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45 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7632 Democrat 87 Representative Renee Erickson [email protected] (785) 296-7476 Republican 46 Representative “” [email protected] (785) 296-7122 Democrat 88 Representative Elizabeth Bishop [email protected] (785) 296-5016 Democrat 47 Representative Ronald Ellis [email protected] (785) 296-5623 Republican 89 Representative KC Ohaebosim [email protected] (785) 296-7684 Democrat 48 Representative David Benson [email protected] (785) 296-7680 Democrat 90 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-1754 Republican 49 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7655 Republican 91 Representative Emil Bergquist [email protected] (785) 296-7681 Republican 50 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7460 Republican 92 Representative John Carmichael [email protected] (785) 296-7650 Democrat 51 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7310 Republican 93 Representative J.C. Moore [email protected] (785) 296-1177 Republican 52 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7648 Republican 94 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7663 Republican 53 Representative Jim Gartner [email protected] (785) 296-7673 Democrat 54 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7679 Republican 95 Representative Tom Sawyer [email protected] (785) 296-7630 Democrat 55 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7669 Democrat 96 Representative Brandon Whipple [email protected] (785) 296-7366 Democrat 56 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7104 Democrat 97 Representative Nick Hoheisel [email protected] (785) 296-7689 Republican 57 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7371 Democrat 98 Representative Ron Howard [email protected] (785) 296-7468 Republican 58 Representative Freda Warfield [email protected] (785) 296-7656 Democrat 99 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7699 Republican 59 Representative [email protected] (785) 291-3500 Republican 100 Representative Daniel Hawkins [email protected] (785) 296-7662 Republican 60 Representative Mark Schreiber [email protected] (785) 296-2721 Republican 101 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7647 Republican 61 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-6989 Republican 102 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7645 Democrat 62 Representative Randy Garber [email protected] (785) 296-7665 Republican 103 Representative Ponka-We Victors [email protected] (785) 296-7651 Democrat 63 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-8621 Republican 104 Representative Paul Waggoner [email protected] (785) 296-7196 Republican 64 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7654 Republican 105 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7488 Republican 65 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7483 Republican 106 Representative Bill Pannbacker [email protected] (785) 296-7637 Republican 66 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7657 Democrat 107 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7644 Republican 67 Representative Tom Phillips [email protected] (785) 296-7402 Republican 68 Representative Dave Baker [email protected] (785) 296-6997 Republican 108 Representative Steven Johnson [email protected] (785) 296-7696 Republican 69 Representative J. R. Claeys [email protected] (785) 296-7670 Republican 109 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7672 Republican 70 Representative John Barker [email protected] (785) 296-7674 Republican 110 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7463 Republican 71 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7642 Republican 111 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-4683 Republican 72 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-2361 Democrat 112 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7363 Republican 73 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7640 Republican 113 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7682 Republican 74 Representative Stephen Owens [email protected] (785) 296-7500 Republican 114 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7105 Republican 75 Representative Will Carpenter [email protected] (785) 296-7660 Republican 115 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7392 Republican 76 Representative Eric Smith [email protected] (785) 296-7557 Republican 116 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7643 Republican 77 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-3971 Republican 117 Representative Leonard Mastroni [email protected] (785) 296-7396 Republican 78 Representative Ron Ryckman [email protected] (785) 296-2302 Republican 118 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7384 Republican 79 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7691 Republican 119 Representative Bradley Ralph [email protected] (785) 296-7501 Republican 80 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7671 Republican 120 Representative Adam Smith [email protected] (785) 296-0715 Republican 81 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7567 Republican 82 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7693 Republican 121 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7636 Republican 83 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7668 Democrat 122 Representative J. Russell Jennings [email protected] (785) 296-7447 Republican 84 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7649 Democrat 123 Representative John Wheeler [email protected] (785) 296-7461 Republican 85 Representative Michael Capps [email protected] (785) 296-7473 Republican 124 Representative Marty Long [email protected] (785) 296-7641 Republican 86 Representative Jim Ward [email protected] (785) 296-7631 Democrat 125 Representative [email protected] (785) 296-7466 Republican

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DISTRICT Anderson, Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson Gary to get printed and Lou Ann Crossing has us on their calen- district1.abateks.org will put it on Facebook. dar. State meeting not until next Awareness Signs - Bear was 1 istrict ep ill aric Saturday so no discussion. contacted by some people who Larry was contacted again by want to have a couple of motor- the guy about the WWII monu- cycle awareness signs. If we can The District 1 meeting was son F. ment ceremony at the plane provide the signs, they will build called to order by Rep Bill S. Old Business: Bill S. check- crash site near Bogue. They the frames and mount the posts Sunday, December 8, at 1 pm at ing into the delay of District 1 raised the funds needed and are and signs. They will post them Ozawkie Legion. Seven mem- LDR beverage garden sales will planning on February 2. They by Bogue and Ransom. bers attended and no guests. find out info and delay at the would like to see ABATE repre- Next meeting January 11 at Meeting opened with the Pledge next state meeting. sented there. the Sand Trap at 4 pm or after of Allegiance and a moment of Christmas Party combined Bike Show & Dance - April State Meeting if it runs later than silence for our fallen brothers with District 4 is to be held at 18 - Bear talked to the Commu- that. and sisters. Gail’s in North Topeka. Join us nity Building for show and Gary Bear moved to adjourn the Motion made by Richard B Saturday, December 14, 2019. working with Armory about meeting; Jeff seconded. Ad- and second by LaVonna B to We talked about continued ef- dance. The band Kill Creek journed. skip Secretary’s Report. forts to support the homeless in DISTRICT Allen, Bourbon, Chautaqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Treasurer’s Report given by North Topeka and will find out Richard B. Motion by Ryan A., more about the homeless in the Elk, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson second by Kevin M. to approve Lawrence area. district3.abateks.org Treasurer’s report. No new business at this time 3 istrict ep atts State Meeting report given for and FaceBook and web site re- detail see the newsletter. main at bay. Gun sales total discussed by Meeting adjourned by Richard ABATE of Kansas District Treasurer Report. Thank you to Treasurer Richard B, approved B, second by Jason F. Number 3 meeting was held Steve Sanford and Lyle Sher- by Kevin M. and second by Ja- Submitted, Kelsi Bassler at the American Legion, Post man for their donations. A big Number 20 in Coffeyville on shout out to everyone that came DISTRICT Decatur, Graham, Norton, Osborne, December 12, 2019 at 1 pm. and made this toy run such a District Rep. JR Watts called the success. David Ward made the Phillips, Rooks, Sheridan, Smith meeting to order at 1 pm. with motion to accept, JR seconded, the Pledge of Allegiance fol- everyone passed. State Report 2 istrict ep arr iee lowed by a moment of silence was given by JR Watts. High for our downed brothers and Plains Twister Benefit Run route sisters. Lori & Byron Harden, was discussed. It is going to be ABATE District 2 Meeting Old Business: State Meeting the Vice President and ABATE May 30 and there is talk about Minutes, December 8, 2019, at & Vegas Night--January 11th Office Manager, stood up to -in us doing two stops in District 4 pm, Rodeway Inn, Phillips- at The Sand Trap Bar & Grill in troduce themselves and made 3. Steve is going to check the burg, KS. Phillipsburg. Discussed lunch it known that they were here to American Legion in Chanute as The December 8 meeting was for the State meeting. Gary- help count ballots. JR asked for being the starting point or one of called to order by Larry Kib- Chili; Lou Ann-soup; Bear- one other person that is not relat- the stops and ends in Wichita, bee, District Rep., followed vegetable tray; Rick-deviled ed to or lived in the same house- KS. Byron announced that we as by the Pledge of Allegiance eggs; Donna-cinnamon rolls? hold as anyone on the ballot to members now have a legal team and a moment of silence for Jeff-crackers. Vegas Night starts help them count. Tim S. volun- to aid us with any legal issue ex- our fallen brothers and sisters. at 7 pm. Discussion of items for teered himself. We would like to cept for divorce at a discounted There were six members in at- auction. Gary has a couple of thank the three of you for count- rate. Please contact the state if tendance. The Secretary Report things he is going to make for ing the ballots for the district. you wish to seek legal aid. JR was presented by Lou Ann Kib- a silent auction. Bear and Lou Acting Secretary Windy Adams made a motion to read the news- bee. Gary moved to approve as Ann will check on a couple of made the motion for everyone letter for the full report. Windy read, Donna seconded, motion other items. We also need prizes to refer to the newsletter for last seconded, all passed. passed. The Financial Report for the “Funny Money” auction, month’s meeting minutes so the Old Business: The shower was presented. Gary moved to so if members could contribute meeting could carry on quicker. benches at Fairgrounds were approve the report, Donna sec- it would help. Lou Ann will get Kitty Estes seconded, everyone brought up to do some upgrad- onded, motion passed. a flyer together and send it to passed. Sherry Beard read the ing to them to make them stur-

Page 8 ABATE of Kansas Inc. dier. Dustin volunteered to do with that. Thank you so much, be discussed at the next meeting. up the member appreciation that work. Thank you, Dustin Bill Caldwell, for all you have JR asked that we move our party. It is to be discussed next Perdue. JR or Brotherton is go- done to make the Turkey shoot meetings to the same weekend ing to the fairground meeting happen! District Rep JR Watts as the state meeting for the next meeting. He also brought up next month to give them the brought up the fact the trailer year. David Ward motioned to having a ‘summer fun kids play benches. David Ward motioned needed a couple of lights and accept, Tim S second, everyone day; it is going to be discussed to accept, Kitty seconded, all thanked Greg for donating them. passed. passed. JR reminded everyone Tim S. volunteered to install the The next year schedule is as next meeting. Also, any ideas to turn in your tickets for the TV lights. Tim S. motions to buy followed: January 4 - Ameri- for monthly fundraising will drawing and pick up more tick- new tires. Steve seconded, ev- can Legion, Caney; February be discussed at the next meet- ets. The drawing date is March 7 eryone passed. Election Results: 9 - American Legion, Chanute; at the Hawg Waddle. The Rally District Rep - 29 votes Jr Watts; Old Bastards Ball - March 7, ing. Also, ask for suggestions Committee is almost setup, but Treasurer - 20 votes Kitty Estes, American Legion, Indepen- for a public awareness activity we still need somebody to over- 9 votes Linda Stayton; Secre- dence; Hawg Waddle - April see vendors and camping. It was tary - 29 votes Windy Adams; DTBD, Sassy’s Sycamore, May to be discussed next meeting. also discussed about getting the Sergeant of Arms - 29 votes Joe Fairgrounds, Girard; June 14 - David Ward motion to adjourn county reps to help with getting Jenkins (Dawg). Congratula- American Legion, Cherokee; the meeting, Kitty seconded. sponsors in their counties and tions to all! Windy Adams won July 12 - Bender at the 7, Girard; possibly putting the sponsors drawing and donated it back. August 21 - Jimmy B’s, Pitts- Everyone ride safe and have on ABATE of Kansas District 3 The year-end drawing winner burgh; September Lake Perry an ABATE of Kansas District trailer. The Toy Run went well. was Jason Denny and he donat- Rally second weekend; October 3 wonderful holiday. January 93 bikes made the count and we ed it to the entertainment fund 11 - At the V, Baxter Springs; received donations from the Elk for the Girard rally. Thank you November 15 - American Le- meeting will be held at Ameri- City Masons. District 3 donated both for your donations back. gion, Caney; December 13 - can Legion in Caney at 12 pm, cash to the food bank on top of New Business: JR brought American Legion, Coffeyville. the toys. We also would like to up new members. Windy is go- Everyone Passed 1607 HWY 75. Do not forget - it give a big shout-out and thank ing to work on a membership District Rep JR Watts brought is also the Turkey Shoot. you to the American Legion list breakdown for the County Post 139 and Steve Aemisegger reps so that JR can get with for having us. District Rep JR our County Reps to get a hold Watts is still working on updat- of anyone who has dropped ing the policies and procedures ABATE of Kansas District 3 online. Curtis discussed right out and possibly bring them now we have 3 Facebook pages back. JR brought up the ‘’Old and that is too many we are go- Bastard’s Ball” that we want to ing to lock-down the one they have in February. Drew had got- use and boot out any non-mem- ten a hold of the Elks Lodge and bers. Amy made a motion to ac- they want $450 for their back Brookwood Shopping Center 2910 H Oakley Avenue cept, Linda seconded, everyone room and everyone thinks that’s Business Hours Topeka, KS 66614 passed. District Rep JR Watts too high, so Speed is willing to Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm 913-850-2998 brought up the Turkey shoot check on Ballers as an option to Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sunday By Appointment [email protected] and wanted to make sure every- have it there. Steve Coester said one knew that Bill Caldwell has we could most likely have it in handed out 112 Flyers and has Chanute in the room used for ------gotten all our door prizes tools, the wheelchair drags. The band grinders, paint, tons of gift cer- also wants $450 to play so we Abate Members Only tificates donated. So far, for our discussed having a DJ instead January turkey shoot, everything of a band. That will be discussed is 100% donated. All profit from at the next meeting. A remind- the Turkey shoot is going to- er that everybody does need to wards Girard rally. We are go- bring items for the silent auction Save 10% ing to set up a booth for product please. sales and new memberships. Also, a reminder that the first January & February 2020 Linda, Kitty, Dustin, Sherry weekend in February is Super and Windy volunteered to help Bowl. The date for the Ball will

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DISTRICT Johnson, Linn, Miami and Wyandotte DISTRICT Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Marion, McPherson, abateksdist5.org Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Rice, Saline, Washington district9.abateks.org 5 istrict ep on awlsile 9 istrict ep on avis December 7, 2019, District 5 interested in taking this on. New monthly meeting started at 12:00 business: Product line: it was ap- The District 9 meeting was for patches. at Avenue of Life in KCK. We proved to not have any new prod- called to order at 1 pm on De- Website report: All updated. started with a moment of silence uct until we reduce our current cember 8, 2019, with the Pledge Old business: Marion County for fallen brothers and sisters of Allegiance and a moment of inventory. The product line was toy run had 89 bikes, 23 cars and and the Pledge of Allegiance. silence given, with 13 members, sold at the end of the year party raised $16,000. Tony read the state meeting re- and 4 county reps present. port and legislative report. The at a discounted rate. Meetings for The Secretary’s report was New Business: Myrna collect- Secretary and Treasurer reports 2020 were planned. We also dis- given with the correction not- ed for Angel Tree. Motion 919- were waived. Old business: Bal- cussed the need to get out in the ed. Ron Vawter is Member at 013 for the district to donate to lots for District Rep, Secretary, community. Bud C. talked about Large, not Sgt of Arms. Angel Tree, made, seconded, and Sgt of Arms were counted. the Meals on Wheels program. If The Treasurer’s report was and approved. Calendar set for We finalized items that were you would like more information, given and approved. meetings in 2020. needed for the end of year party State News: State meeting or to volunteer, reach out to Bud Upcoming events: Bikers Un- that was held at Moose Lodge on C. for details. We would like to has not been conducted at the December 14. We discussed pos- time of the district’s meeting. der the Dome on February 11, thank everyone who volunteered, sible fundraising ideas and would Discussion on Statewide ride 2020. March 20-22, 2020 Chill helped, and made our end of year like members to bring ideas to still in planning stages. Car and Bike show. our January meeting. We also party a success! Upcoming meet- Awareness report: Mike S. Drawing won by Myrna. will need someone to be a com- ings starting at noon: Jan. 5: Red stepping down from Awareness. Thanks to Ron, Deb, and Eye 6102 State Ave; Feb. 2: Red mittee chair for this. Please let a Needing to appoint personnel. Virg’s for hosting the meeting. board member know if you are Eye 6102 State Ave. Product report: Still have The next meeting is January Awareness shirts, District 9 12, 2020, at Russ and Myrna’s, DISTRICT Barton, Ellis, Ness, Rush, shirts, tags, and memory patch- es. Patches for Richard “Stubb” 102 W. John St., Galva, KS. Russell, Trego are in. Motion 919-012 made, February meeting at Some- seconded and approved to pay where Bar and Grill. 6 istrict ep ecca ardman DISTRICT Finney, Grant, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearney, NOT RECEIVED BY DEADLINE Morton, Seward, Stanton, Stevens istrict ep ro ove DISTRICT 10 Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ford, Gray, Hodgeman, Kiowa, Meade, Pawnee November meeting was called to forms and tri-folds for our district order for District 10 on November as well as updating some ideas. One istrict ep oc ritchett 7 3, 2019, at 2 pm. of the new motions made by Donald The first thing brought to the table was adjusting our board members to was about our reconstruction of our help with filling in a few positions. NOT RECEIVED BY DEADLINE district. We discussed membership These temporary changes include

Page 10 ABATE of Kansas Inc. combining our Treasurer and statements were discussed will Secretary positions and having a resume in January. Facebook BALLOT DISTRICT 10 full 4 board member crew. The new meetings have started as of this board includes Rep Troy Love, Vice month system is available please Membership number is required for member verifica�on. Rep Donald Venable, Treasurer/ contact a board member if you Number will be removed before vote is tallied. The vote is Secretary Stormy Venable, and would like to attend at least 2 hours Sgt. Arms Missy Roberts. In this before the meeting occurs. Attention invalid if the Member Number is not provided on this ballot. meeting we also discussed current was brought to the table that only members on the account that are Donald or Troy are to attend State Member # ______not active in our district, a motion meetings. A motion was put on the was made by Donald to adjust that table for new board members no DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE: as well to allow us the opportunity new members were announced. to work with what is available. The Elections are open if anyone else Troy Love ______motion was seconded by Missy would like to put their name in the and approved. A motion was made hat please do so. Motion made to Write In ______to start virtual meetings to allow set up a table on a weekend which the opportunity for those who are will be discussed more into detail unable to show up to a meeting in January. We also have 2 baskets Assistant Representa�ve: the chance to still attend from the up for auction if anyone would like comfort of their homes or wherever to purchase a ticket, they are full of Donald Venable ______they might be. The motion was wonderful goodies the funds will seconded by Donald and approved. be put toward a membership for 2 Virtual meetings will be available to vets that have well deserved a place Write-In: ______all starting at the December meeting in our district. These baskets are 2 on December 8th at 2 pm. We do different sizes so we will need to ask that if you wish to join the video check them out prices on the tickets Secretary/Treasurer: meetings to please send a message for the smaller basket will be 5 for Stormy Venable ______to the following board members $10, the larger basket will be 5 for and let them know at least 2 hours $6. Please have your number and in advance so you may be invited. name on tickets, along with to win Write-In: ______Numbers for those board members you must be at least 21 years old will be included in the bottom of our minutes. Thank You. Motion to purchase. Drawing will be held Sgt At Arms: on February 2nd at 2 pm sharp, made by Missy to begin District Missy Roberts ______Trifolds and have them made up we will call you at that time if you to pass out in our district to make have won. Discussion to continue the community more aware of our the arrangements needed to get the Write-In: ______baskets to anyone who purchases presence. The motion was seconded by Stormy and Approved by in the state of Kansas. Meeting attending members. A conversation adjourned at 3:05 pm about non-monetary businesses that Troy A. Love (913)370-1373 MAIL BALLOT TO: Brian Thompson need a little recognition once we Stormy A. Venable (620)277- th get back on our feet to be resumed 6022 5624 SW 15 St at the following meeting. Also Donald Venable (620)521-5409 Topeka Ks 66604 discussed was the possibility of Missy Roberts (913)370-3577 a new district symbol to give us a FOLLOWING MEETINGS better foundation as well to stand WILL BE AS FOLLOWS IF MAILED, BALLOTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY: on. District symbols to be discussed JAN 5TH AT 2 PM AT THE March 1, 2020 ELECTION DAY March 8, 2020 over the next few meetings. Meeting VFW IN GARDEN CITY dismissed at 4:45 pm. FEB 2nd AT 2 PM AT THE VFW December Meeting called to IN GARDEN CITY ATTENTION! Print the word “BALLOT” on the outside of order for District 10 at 2 pm on MARCH 2nd AT 4 PM AT THE the envelope. December 8, 2019. VFW IN GARDEN CITY (PLEASE Bank discussion including the NOTE WE ARE SPRINGING idea of a debit card and electronic FORWARD THIS MONTH)

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DISTRICT Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, able to attend. Ric went on to re- Sabetha, KS. Jason brought up Leavenworth, Nemaha port everything set up for V. A. purchasing new speakers for Christmas Chili Feed and Bingo. district11.abateks.org field events, suggested using PA Prizes still needed. People who Bells. The research will contin- 11 istrict ep ole endergraft are cooking will prepare food in ue and be reviewed at the next V.A. kitchen under the supervi- meeting. sion of kitchen staff due to new New business, election results December meeting was called many groups we can bring to- rules. Desserts and fruit bags announced, District Rep.- Doyle to order at 2 pm, December gether. still ok to bring in personally. 1, 2019. Thank you to Tom’s Secretary MIA, notes will be Food to be served Dec. 15 at Pendergraft, Secretary- Gina Country Stampede for hosting taken by Lea P. Treasurer MIA, 11:00 a.m. with Bingo to follow. Rich, Member at Large -Steve the meeting. We had 13 mem- so Doyle presented financial re- Old news discussed: March Rogers, Brown Co. Rep.- Chop bers and 6 guests present. port via email from the Treasur- meeting location will be Doyle Reams. The State report was waived, er. The report was accepted by and Lea’s, Leavenworth, and Ric C. moved to close the the meeting is yet to be held. all. Doniphan Co., Nemaha Co. April Meeting will be at VFW, meeting, all agreed. Doyle reminded everyone of the and Brown Co. MIA. ABATE State Benefit Run will Atchison Co. rep, Chop, an- be on May 30, 2019. There will nounced January Meeting has be 5 starting points throughout been moved to Mueller’s, 120 the state all ending in Salina, S. 2nd Street, Atchison, at 2 pm. with a Battle of The Bands and Leavenworth Co. rep, Ric, re- camping. Riders can join run at ported the Veteran’s Day Parade any point and at the end. Start was short but sweet due to the passing the word and see how weather. Thanks to all who were

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Don called the meeting to or- are also working on a Bike rodeo der at the new time of 1 pm. After for State. Needing ideas for the saying the Pledge of Allegiance, date, an announcer, and possible we had a moment of silence for games. Please come to the meet- our fallen brothers and sisters. ings and help us plan these things The Secretary’s report was read, out. there were 2 amendments for ty- Everyone is aware that the pographical errors and the Secre- VFW has been in some financial tary’s report was approved. Ro- issues. We have discussed this as berta made the motion to approve a group and Bobby made a mo- Santa’s backup and Bobby made the second, tion to donate to the VFW for the reindeer, Reindeer there was no other discussion and next 6 months to help do our part Coop, made an the motion carried. Trish read the to save our meeting place. We appearance at Treasurer’s report and Debi made will revisit the issue in 6 months December’s State the motion to approve the report to see if that situation is improv- meeting. and Barry made the second, there ing. Aron made the second, no was no other discussion and the one opposed the motion and it motion carried with no one op- carried. posing. Don will be attending the In new business, the end of the state meeting and return with our year Christmas party for ABATE Kansas Days report this next week. will be at El Lorito’s at 6:30 pm, REPUBLICAN CONVENTION In old business, the toy bar- on the 28th of December. Jan ,  @  am - Feb ,  @ pm rels have been put out for our toy Trish, Sheila, and Kim will be Embasy Suites Olathe drive. We will check the barrels going to the Flinthills Technical ƒ S. Ridgeview Rd often and then meet at the VFW College to see if they might be Olathe, KS ‰‰‰ United States on December 18 to deliver the interested in bringing their food toys to The Shiloh House. We truck to the bike show. Roberta speAk WITH YOUR REPRESENTATIVES have another awareness sign put passed on a donation that she out and it can be seen from High- brought with her that had been way 50 and Road E. For Thanks- collected at The Thirsty Pig in giving we helped the Moore fam- Lyndon, which was for Ethan Ri- ily with dinner as they have been ley. Sheila made a motion to do- busy burning up the highway go- nate to SOS and an unnamed gen- ing back and forth to Children’s tleman is going to match all dona- Mercy, as their son is dealing with tions. With a few minutes of dis- Lymphoma. Debi made a motion cussion and a second by Barry it and Bobby seconded that motion was decided and voted on to make to help Nikkie Gorton for Christ- the donation. motion passed with WASHINGTON Days mas, as her Cancer has returned. no one opposing. The Polar Bear DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION The District 12 scholarship is due New Year’s Day Ride is coming March ‰,  – March –,  in January. On the Bike Show soon. It was decided to meet at Ramada Convention Center front, letters have been sent out the VFW and warm our hands and ƒ SE ‰th Avenue by Trish, Sheila and I and we then ride at 2 pm, weather permit- Topeka, KS ‰‰‰– united states have already received one for a ting. The next meeting will be on sponsor booth and 2 others. Barry January 12 at 1 pm at the VFW in speAk WITH YOUR REPRESENTATIVES AND JOIN US IN THE made a sponsor fee donation; we Emporia. Barry won the drawing A.B.A.T.E. HOSPITALITY ROM FOR REFRESHMENTS are looking for suggestions and and the meeting adjourned at ap- donations for door prizes. We proximately 2:40 pm. PROMOTING AWARENESS OF A.B.A.T.E. OF KANSAS, INC.

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DISTRICT Cheyenne, Greeley, Gove, Lane, Logan, Rawlin, Winter Bash. Meeting at 5 pm April, Bikers Against Breast Scott, Sherman, Thomas, Wallace, Wichita with bash tofollow. Cancer run TBA. April, CMA event in Norton, 3:30 pm, motion to adjourn [email protected] details to be announced. passed. 13 istrict ep eil onnell DISTRICT Geary, Marshall, Pottawatomie, Riley and Wabaunsee The December meeting was of the state of Kansas. www.abateks15.com held in Scott City, Ks. at the Accommodations are encour- Scott Rec Sports Bar. aged to be made by individuals 15 istrict ep on oerts Thank you for hosting us and planning to complete the ride for the great venue and service, due to the longevity of the run. as always. (3.5 to 4hrs not counting time The District 15 meeting was provided on the gun give away We appreciate your support! on the stops.) Updates monthly called to order December 8, and the winner’s purchase plus The meeting was called to or- at district meetings and in the 2019, 1:30 pm, at T’s Longhorn, the District’s income from the der at 2 pm. newsletter. This could possibly Leonardville, KS, by Tony Rob- giveaway. Tony R. researched The Pledge of Allegiance break records for the largest erts, District Representative. several handgun models as a and Moment of Silence was ob- group/farthest traveled Benefit The Pledge of Allegiance was fundraiser. The District needs served. Run in Kansas history. recited, then a Moment of Si- to pick a model and a maximum Roll Call reflects that only the Neil O. will be soon reaching lence was held for our fallen cost. More details to come. The District Rep. and Road Captain out those involved and start the brothers and sisters with a heart- 2020 meeting places list was were in attendance. setup of “Bikers Against Breast felt “Thank You” to our military provided to attendees. January There were not enough offi- Cancer” run in April. for their service and sacrifice. 2020 meeting is confirmed – RC cers present to form a quorum. Buffalo Run, the tents have Secretary Report: Carey Grif- McGraw’s, Manhattan, KS. The Secretary report and not yet been acquired but should fin-Wingett read the minutes of New Business: The district Treasurer’s report both received be soon. A Benefit Run is also the November 2019 meeting. members discussed several op- motions to bypass the reports still in planning. There were no additions or cor- tions for District fundraisers. and both motions passed. May is Motorcycle Aware- rections to the minutes. Motion Comments and Information: Old Business: Planning for ness Month and we hope to get to approve minutes provided by It was announced that disabled the St Francis Motorcycle Mu- some radio spots going for this George T.; seconded by Carl veterans can get a free hunting seum’s “Biketember” event are and tag the “Buffalo Run” onto H. Motion approved by a show & fishing license in Kansas with ongoing with updates to be post- the end of that radio spots. of hands. Carey G.W. provided proof of the disability. Those ed monthly. The motion to accept Old copies of the State and District who have a CDL will need to To review, District 13 was Business was made and passed. regulatory materials to mem- register with the Federal clear- asked to plan the route for the No New Business. bers of the District Board. She inghouse in accordance with Run and provide the labor to Lobbyist Report, Neil O. pre- also turned over the Treasurer the new law (January 2020) complete the job. Also, we were sented a report on what is hap- records in her possession to the otherwise their CDL will not be asked to coordinate the 2 bands pening in Kansas and on the new Treasurer, Brent Graham. valid until the registration has for the entertainment that will Federal level. Neil O. also gave Treasurer’s Report: Brent been completed. There has also perform after the ride. Mona C. a report on what the MRF & Graham provided a detailed been a change with entry into attended the board meeting with Kansas are doing to protect your report regarding the banking the Federal Parks on holidays St Francis, and we look forward rights as a motorcycle enthusi- transactions and a current bal- for those who have life member- to her reporting on those discus- ast. ance. Motion to approve report ships. Life members will now sions from that meeting. Announcements, Jan. 5th Tri- made by George T. with a sec- be charged a fee for holiday en- The statewide, ABATE of State meeting in Scott City at ond by Carey G.W. Motion try into the parks. Bill P. let us Kansas Benefit run is still in the The Rec Sports Bar 2 pm (Elec- passed by a show of hands. A know that the Toys for Manhat- planning stages. tion of Officers) date was tentatively scheduled tan is in the Fountain Building It is tentatively set for the last Jan. 11th Tri-State benefit for for the District Board members and that toys are going fast. weekend of May. This ride will David Rodriguez 5 pm-8 pm at to update the District bank ac- Teresa & Jack V. of T’s Long- start in approximately six loca- Colby Community Building, count signatory authority. horn hosted our District meet- tions across the state and all fin- Colby, Ks. State Meeting Report: No ing. “T” prepared and served all ish in Salina with food, drawing, Jan. 12th ABATE of Kansas report. The monthly BOD meet- the food for our District Christ- entertainment and more. What a Dist. 13 meeting in Healy, Ks. at ing will be held on December mas Party. Thank you for your great way to meet fellow biking Dreamers at 2 pm 14, 2019. hospitality and our Christmas enthusiasts from all four corners Feb. 8th Tri-State, Marti Gras Old Business: Final report meal. It is appreciated! We also

Page 16 ABATE of Kansas Inc. City Address / Apt#______County Full Name Full Name Newsletter: E-Mail held a fun Dirty Santa gift ex- KS. This bar has a new owner. Payment Type: Applicant’s Signature change. The January 12, 2020 All District 15 meetings begin ______meeting will be held at RC at Noon unless otherwise noted. q q ______McGraw’s, 2317 Tuttle Creek There were no other business Member Life $300 New Member $30

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at the Eagles Lodge, 312 S. 4th journ made by Cathy H.; second Cash ______q Street, Manhattan, KS; March by Dennis L. The motion passed A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas, Inc. Membership Application 8, 2020 meeting will be held at with a show of hands. The meet- E-Mail Referred By the Sportsman Tavern, 401 Ona- ing officially adjourned at 2:12 q Check Amount Check #______$______Check ga Bypass, Onaga, KS; and, the pm. Return Application to A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas, Inc. q April 5, 2020 meeting will be Respectfully Submitted, Car- q Couple $50 Couple held at the Rock House Sports ey Griffin-Wingett, District 15 Change of Address Bar, 231 Riley Avenue, Ogden, Secretary P.O. 102, Perry, Box KS 66073

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P.O. Box 102, Perry, KS 66073 ______11 Power, Tamitha (785) 597-5140 (800) 657-5763 11 Power, Timothy q q q q 12 Metcalfe, Scott Renewal New Couple Life q q 12 Metcalfe, Sheila Business Bronze Business Silver q 15 Levene, Dennis Business Gold RENEW OR BECOME A MEMBER AT 20 Vaughan, Charles 20 Wegner, Neal Applicant ______20 Wegner, Susan Received By ______

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JANUARY ADVANCE NEWS

District 1 - Meetings are 1st Sunday, 1 pm 1/5-American Legion Post 142, 410 Perry Pl, Perry

District 2 – Meetings are 2nd Sunday, 4 pm 1/11 – Sand Trap Bar & Grill. 1045 State St., Phillipsburg 1/11 – Vegas Night- Sand Trap Bar & Grill. 1045 State St., Phillipsburg,7 pm

District 3 - Meetings are 1st Sunday, 1 pm 1/4 – Turkey Shoot - American Legion Post 138, 1607 US Hwy 75, Caney, 10am 1/12- American Legion Post 138, 1607 US Hwy 75, Caney Business Gold Business $350

q District 4 - Meetings are 2nd Sunday, 1 pm 1/12 - Papan’s Landing, 619 NW Paramore, Topeka 1/19 – Bowling Tourney, Westridge Lanes, 1935 Sw Westport Dr., Topeka, Noon

District 5 - Meetings are 1st Saturday, Noon 1/4 –Red Eye, 6102 State Avenue, Kansas City

District 6 District Meeting-TBA- Contact Becca Hardman 785-259-9557 Business Renewal Business Business Silver $150 Silver Business q q District 7 District Meeting- TBA-Contact Doc Pritchett 620-339-5814

District 8 - Meetings are 2nd Sunday, 1:30 pm

Couples Membership must be same household. be same must Membership Couples 1/12- Meeting & Soup & Chili Cook-Off -American Legion Post 401, 89 S Woodlawn Blvd, Wichita Place remainder of Business info on reverse side of form. reverse of on side info Business of remainder Place and listing on both A.B.A.T.E. Facebook page and website. and page Facebook both A.B.A.T.E. on listing and website. and page Facebook both A.B.A.T.E. on listing and District 9 - Meetings are 2nd Sunday, 1 pm

of all other Member Benefits. all Member Benefits Outside other of Membership Business 1/12- Russ & Myrna’s Small advertisement listing in newsletter. listing Small advertisement Bronze: Membership Business Business Bronze $60 Bronze Business q District 10 - Meetings are 1st Sunday, 2 pm 1/12 -VFW 1101 W Mary St, Garden City Small advertisement in newsletter, small listing in Rally Flier, in Rally small listing Flier, Silver: in newsletter, Small advertisement Membership Business

Business Card advertisement in newsletter, small listing in Rally Flier, in Rally small listing Flier, in newsletter, advertisement Card Gold: Business Membership Business District 11 – Meetings are first Sunday, Times vary 1/12 - Mueller’s Lockerroom, 120 S 2nd, Atchison, 2 pm Business Name______Point of Contact______of Point Name______Business Note: Small listing will consist of Business Name, Address, Phone, Point of Contact and if they support A.B.A.T.E. members with a discount or other perk. other or a discount with members A.B.A.T.E. support they if and Contact of Point Phone, Address, Name, Business of will consist listing Small Note: District 12 - Meetings are 2nd Sunday, 1 pm 1/12 District Meeting -VFW, 932 Graphic Arts Rd, Emporia

District 13 - Meetings are second Sunday, 2 pm 1/12 – District Meeting – Dreamers, Healey

District 15 - Meetings are 2nd Sunday, Noon 1/12- RC McGraw’s, 2317 Tuttle Creek Blvd., Manhattan

State Meetings

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Page 18 ABATE of Kansas Inc. Motorcycle Riders Foundation On 11-25-2019, I received an email from the M.R.F. peka where I met with Senator Elaine Bowers who is other federal agencies; Preserve the Motorcycle Ad- stating that William “Rocky” Fox from Husch Black- also a life member of A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas. We dis- visory Council to advise the F.H.W.A.; Oppose any well Strategies is the lobbyist for the M.R.F. Tiffany cussed the importance of House Resolution 255. Later, motorcycle related federal blackmails or federal sanc- Cipoletti will now serve as the M.R.F.’s Director of I met with William Roe who is Deputy Chief of Staff tions; Monitor any action that would negatively impact Government Relations. Tiffany’s focus will be on Bik- for Steve Watkins, Member of Congress Second Dis- motorcycles or motorcyclists; Advocate the integration ers Inside the Beltway held in Washington D.C. May trict. Mr. Roe will work with our other legislators to of an updated federal definition of a motorcycle; Advo- 18 & 19, 2020. Tiffany will still remain the Editor for push this Resolution forward. cate a mandate that autonomous vehicles must detect the American Biker Journal. William Roe and Steve Watkins are both motor- and respond to motorcycles; The M.R.F. will monitor The M.R.F. has entered into a contract with JPK cycle enthusiasts and we left copies of A.B.A.T.E and ensure that the term “vulnerable roadway users” Services which will be in charge of memberships, day newsletters and the American Biker Journal from the does not include motorcycles; The M.R.F. will monitor to day accounting, and providing support for Bikers M.R.F. I feel my phone calls paid off but a face to face and respond to federal legislative or regulatory activity Inside the Beltway and the Meeting of the Minds Sep- visit can do more than any phone calls. All meetings concerning the usage of the terms gangs, clubs, known tember 24th through 27th in Indianapolis Indiana. were very promising. associate, and associate when referring to motorcycles; The M.R.F. phone numbers and email address will The M.R.F. has made a priority list of issues they The M.R.F. will monitor and report on any litigation not change but the the mailing address will be - The will address in 2020. The M.R.F. will monitor changes related to motorcycle emissions violations; Monitor Motorcycle Riders Foundation, P.O. Box 250, High- in the Renewable Fuel Standards so that no more than any congestion tolling concerning motorcyclists by land, Illinois 62249. 10 percent ethanol by volume is at the gas pumps with federal, state, or local government agencies. Of the people who took the survey of the Motor- no blender pumps that dispense E15. The M.R.F. will On 12-6-19, Mark Buckner was inducted into the cycle Profiling Project, almost half admitted at one pursue House Resolution 1024 the Consumer Protec- American Motorcycle Association (A.M.A.) Motorcy- time or another that they were profiled. The the biggest tion and Transparency Act of 2019. cle Hall of Fame. Mark began as the state coordinator problem we have in Kansas as with many other states The M.R.F. will engage the E.P.A. and Congress on is the lack of motorcyclists not filing a report when any activity relating to motorcycle emissions regula- for A.B.A.T.E. of Colorado in the late 1980’s later be- they have been profiled. Because of this, our Legisla- tions (R.P.M. Act). coming President of the M.R.F. and has served on the tors believe that Profiling is not a problem. The M.R.F. The M.R.F. will continue to promote crash avoid- board. Mark has given over 100 presentations at state, will continue efforts to pass House Resolution 255 ance versus safer crashing urging N.H.T.S.A. and the regional and national motorcycle rights promoting awareness of profiling motorcyclists by en- D.O.T. to focus on rider education and crash preven- conferences and is still active to this day. Mark couraging communication and collaboration with mo- tion. Buckner a True Freedom torcyclists and law enforcement to prevent instances of The M.R.F. will oppose any Mandatory federal hel- Fighter. profiling. As of 12-13-19, the M.R.F. is at 121 cospon- met, apparel or conspicuity standards. Remember to Look Twice Save a Life the Life You sors on House Resolution 255. On December 5, 2019, The M.R.F. will pursue legislative efforts to -pre Save will probably be your own. Steve Watkins, Second District Congress, signed on as serve the Motorcycle Education and Awareness Pro- the first Legislator in Kansas. Hopefully, our neighbor gram Grant Funding (402 funds); Preserve the ban Bill Cooper state Oklahoma gets on board as well. on federal funding for Motorcycle Only Checkpoints; Kansas M.R.F. Rep. On December 9, 2019, I went to the Capitol in To- Preserve the N.H.T.S.A. Lobbying Ban and expand to It’s time you did something more to protect your rights! Join and Support Motorcycle Riders Foundation... REGISTER, VOTE AND RIDE! q q Annual Individual Membership ...... $30 3-Year Individual Membership ...... $80 q New q q Annual Joint Membership ...... $50 3-Year Joint Membership ...... $130 q Renewal q Annual Sustaining Membership ...... $100 q Sustaining Membership Club ...... $100 Referred by _____ q Annual Industry Council Membership .... $100 Freedom Fighter Donation q $10 q $25 q $_____ PLEASE PRINT Name ______q Visa q MasterCard q AmEx Address ______City, State, Zip ______Card Number ______Phone ______Expiration Date ______E-mail ______Signature ______Date ______q Check here to NOT receive Patches and Pins q Check here to NOT receive MRF Email Alerts q Check here if you would like to receive MRF Reports Mail remittance to: Motorcycle Riders Foundation l 2221 S. Clark Street, 11th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: 202.546.0983 l Fax: 202.546.0986 l www.mrf.org l [email protected]

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