ABATE OF KANSAS Official Newsletter Vol. 42 • Issue 7 July 2016 abateks.org ABATE OF GATES OPEN NOON ON FRIDAY KANSAS ADMISSION FOR ALL WEEKEND Ask about our Military discount! ENTER & LEAVE MRO/ABATE Members $30/Person AS YOU PLEASE Non-Members $50/Person RVs/Campers/ATVs41ST +$30ANNUALNATIONAL LaborDayRallyLaborDayRally SATURDAY 26th SEPT 2nd Annual SEPT 3rd Motorcycle Olympics SEPT 4th SUNDAY Sept 5th BIKE SHOW Entry Fee For 2016 Participation FIELD EVENTS Pre Register Dirt games online NOW Skills test 2pm free entry LIVE BANDS-DJ IN VENDOR AREA-STAGE EVENTS SAT & SUN FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY SGRs FINAL DRIVE SWIFT KICK RANDY BEACH SCOTT HEIDNER & & THE ROCKIN BLUES THE NASHVILLE CONNECTION SALIVA FRANK BANG CHRIS JOHNSON THE LUCKY BASTARDS & THE BACK ROW REVIVAL & THE COOK COUNTY KINGS SHAWN WARD [email protected] PRE REGISTER ONLINE (785)597-5140 | (800)657-5763 *This is a ADULT rally www.abateks.org NO ONE UNDER 18 WILL BE ADMITTED No Racing, Wheelies IDs Will Be Checked or Burnouts. No Glass. *Pets stay in owners’ No Household Furniture. Paradise Point campsite only. No Firearms. No Attitudes. *4-Wheel vehicles stay in camping area. No Fireworks Lake Perry, KS *Only vendor, emergency, IN MEMORY or service vehicles in rry, Pe ke La vendor area. Ride Straight Ride Safe Abate product. Make sure to Corporate Secretary Report- stop by & check in out. Bill Sheri asked for the motions June 11thState 2016 Meetingconditions in construction zones also ordered new hats & more concerning changes made to Meeting Called to Order- are being worked on. Ron stated Lucky Bass memorial patches. the Policy & Procedures. Will 12:07 pm that if you have concerns about Richard said that contracts for get with Carey or Amber to get Pledge of Allegiance road conditions to please get the shower house & ice are records. A discussion was had Moment of Silence- Ringo the date, time, & mile marker done. Contracts for 6 golf carts about doing the Sunday only asked that everyone keep if possible to Paul, Jon, or are done also. Questions were pass this year for the Rally. Richard Harrison’s (Dist Ron to take to the next KDOT asked about the new early entry After some Discussion Ringo 15) family & friends in your meeting. Jon brought up the pass. Details are- you must have asked for a show of hands to thoughts. office computer that contains worked & signed in & out for have a Sunday only pass for Roll Call- All present with the membership list being 12 hrs. Person must have pass the 2016 Rally. Passes can be the exception of Dist 6, 10, online. Carey stated that the on them at time of entry. There purchased after 6am Sunday. & 13. Dora for Dist 1, Lori & computer is back in the office will not be any list (except for Motion passed. Sandy for Dist 4. Secretary & has extra antivirus protection vendors) Person must also pay Newsletter/ Website- Report- Motion made by Lori on it. Discussion was had about at the time of entry. Pass gets Tammy & Tony are on their (2nd by Doc) to wave reading purchasing a new laptop for person who worked in. Lunch honeymoon so the deadline of the minutes. Motion passed the membership list only. Bill 1:30- 2:30 Thank you Dist 11 for the newsletter will be June by a show of hands. made a motion (2nd by Lori) & Rc McGraws for the great 21. Congratulations Tammy & Financial Report- Richard to purchase a laptop to be used lunch. Tony!! went over the report in the only for the membership list Voting for the shirt design Product Report- Bill stated packets. .Computer is to be kept offline results were done & Lori was that he has new products. Buy Old Business- T-shirt design to protect the privacy of the the winner. Thank you again themUpcoming Events that was picked last month membership. Motion passed to everyone that submitted Drawing –Tracy can’t be used due to the photos with the entire board voting yes. artwork. Meeting adjourned at 3:24pm in it. Out of the designs that Labor Day Rally- Ringo Nominations were opened up: were left, 8 can be done. Paul S said that Paul H sends his President-Jon P was suggested in the future picking thanks for all of the hose that nominated by Lori (2nd by the design & then send out bids was donated for the fencing. Jodi) Jon accepted, Paul S was to make sure the design can Clean up weekends to start next nominated by Tony (2nd by be done. Ron stated that we weekend. Be sure to sign in & Doc) Pail accepted. need to clarify design needs out for your hours to count for Sergeant at Arms- Ron was when requesting them so we early entry. Byron stated that nominated by Jon (2nd by Doc) don’t waste people’s time. 5 panels have been built for Ron accepted Richard suggested raising the the stage so far. Still in need Secretary- Amber was prize awarded for the winner of 18-20 Thank you to Dist 5 nominated by Lori ( 2nd by of the design. Motion was for the donation to the stage. Tony) Amber accepted made by Jodi (2nd by Gary) to Byron suggested an inspection Nominations will be open for increase the award money to a on pup trailer & moving it to 2 more months predetermined amount for the the rally grounds to store the Lobbyist Report- Dora read winner of the Labor Day Rally panels. A motion was made by due to Brian being absent. design starting in 2017. Motion Tony (2nd by Lori) to get trailer Please see report in you was passed with the entire ready to haul LDR stage panels. newsletter. board voting yes. Ringo asked Motion passed by a show of MRF Report- Bill read that everyone take a look at the hands. Lori is working to get a report. Please see report in your remaining designs during the generator donated to be used at newsletter. break for a new vote. the main stage if needed. No Motorcycle Awareness –Paul New Business-Paul, Jon, more vendors are needed. 12 stated that there was nothing to & Ron attended the KDOT bids have been received for report at this time. meeting & said it went well. t-shirts. Carey will email them Public Relations- Sis was Discussion was had about a new bid sheet with the new absent corner guard rails needing a design on Monday. Day stage MidSouth Mile- Jon stated 3rd rail but due to budget cuts is good to go & all bands have that the Mile would be in it would not be happening been selected. Bill asked about Branson, Mo this year. Please right now. Paul stated that having a new design done for bring any items for the basket signs warning motorcyclists of LDR that will not be an official or auction to Jon. Page 2 ABATE of Kansas Inc. HELP WANTED - Lobbyist A.B.A.T.E. of KANSAS, Inc., is accepting résumé’s for the position of Lobbyist. This position is a paid position under a 2-year contract. Position duties include but are not limited to procuring a license to conduct lobbying activities in the State of Kansas as required by the Secretary of State; provide a written monthly report to the Executive Board and Corporate Secretary for their review and approval; submit a written report of activities to the Newsletter Editor each month by the submission deadline for publication in the ABATE Official Newsletter; attend State meetings at the request of the THANK YOU President &/or Corporate Secretary; answers to the Board of Directors in all matters; maintains open communication with the President, Corporate Secretary, and Assistant Lobbyist; provide pertinent TO EVERYONE WHO legislative information on any matters that affect ABATE of Kansas, Inc.; maintains regular contact with legislative offices; periodically checks District websites for legislative correctness; prepares an HELPED WITH NEWSLETTER annual report for presentation at the October State meeting with details of hours worked, contacts made, & tasks performed. Performs other duties as expressed and supervised by the Executive PRODUCTION Officers of the Corporation. Résumé’s must be postmarked by October 1, 2016 or they will not be accepted. Interviews will be conducted at November meeting. The outside of the envelope must have the word “APPLICATION” written on it. Mail Résumé to: A.B.A.T.E. of Kansas, Inc. P.O. Box 102 Perry, KS 66073-0102 From the Presidents desk... B Labor Day Rally – Early Entry Rules for Volunteer Workers BEFORT LAW FIRM - Must work at least 12 hours (prior to rally) to receive 112 S.W. 10TH AVE one early entry ticket. Hours worked must be verified by the ABATE Site Coordinator. Topeka, KS 66604 -Each ticket is non-transferrable and must be presented at the gate (along with government issued ID). 785-251-1006 -Ticket allows the named volunteer/worker early entry to LDR grounds only. Fax: 785-233-7518 -Payment of applicable fees must be paid prior to entering the LDR grounds. www.BefortLawFirm.com Page 3 Ride Straight Ride Safe ABATE of Kansas State Officers Appointees President: Mike “Ringo” Ringgold / (785) 213-1818 Lobbyist: Brian R.Thompson / (785) 249-1987/ 1122 SW 10th [email protected] 3759 NE Oak Wood Dr, Topeka 66617 Street Topeka 66604 [email protected] VicePresident: Byron Harden / (785) 945-3729 MRF Representative: Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734 [email protected] 7048 142nd Road Valley Falls 66088 Ed Martin /620-220-0181 [email protected] Corporate Secretary: Sheri Cothran / (785) 364-0327 Newsletter Editor / Advertising: Tammy Ward / (620) 802-1120 [email protected] PO Box 102 Perry 66073 [email protected] Treasurer: Richard Bassler / (785) 409-7255 Webmaster: Kevin Boulware / (785) 285-6336 [email protected] PO Box 123, Perry 66073 [email protected] Secretary: Amber Shutts / (785) 845-4011 Products: Bill Cooper / (620) 764-3734 [email protected] 647 NE Freeman,