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ABATEof Florida, Inc.
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SOUTHWEST CHAPTER OF ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. PG. 2
ing MRO.
President’s
Many of you are aware that I will be accept-
Report ing the nomination for state president at the
March 2010 April meeting up in Tally and if all goes well I
expect to be the next state president of
From the desk of . . . ABATE along with Frenchie Mooreland as
the states next VP. We have chosen our di-
The Chief rection and now we will proceed to make it
happen we will be happy to accept your
Hi, Every one, support in any way that you can help.
As always I hope this newsletter finds all in In closing I have made everyone very aware
good health and spirits. We enjoyed a very also that I will be available to help in any
busy month and the riding weather has way I can should the Southwest chapter
been improving daily. The nominations were need any assistance however as I stated
open again at this last meeting and I feel earlier I am very excited about the nomina-
very confident that we will be able to as- tions and have the utmost faith in the peo-
semble an outstanding board of directors for ple who have stepped up.
the 2010 2011 elections. Many have Thanks to all for all that you do for ABATE of
stepped up and offered their help so I am Florida inc. you efforts are greatly appreci-
very excited to see how this all works out. ated.
Being one of the oldest chapters in the state
we at the Southwest chapter have been in-
Till next time ride safe Frankie
volved for many years in many local activi-
Ride safe,
ties such as our Chili cook off and our Bears
for Bears as well as so many other annual Frankie
events that serve to improve our image and Frank M. Kennedy Sr
make folks aware of the many issues facing (cell) 239 849 9065
motorcyclists, with safety being at the top of (fax) 239 772 3320
our list. I trust that the passing of the guard
will only help to further advance our cause www.southwest.abateflorida.com
at the Southwest chapter and help to im-
prove ABATE of Florida as this states lead-
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Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for Federal SOUTHWEST CHAPTER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
ISSUE DATE: APRIL 2010
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ABATE of Florida, Inc. and the Southwest Chapter do not condone
Fort Myers, FL 33906
drinking while riding or driving
Remember: Give yourself space. People driving cars often just don’t see motorcy-
cles. Even when drivers do see you, chances are they’ve never been on a motorcy-
cle and can’t properly judge your speed.
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PAUL JONES ALAN KONIKOW
The morning after I only my right hand. I it. But there are more
heard the fact that Lora felt people would be that haven't. If we all
Hunt had admitted to somewhat more prone pay it forward and tell
the police she had been to asking about it if only even just one other per-
painting her nails while one hand was painted son about my mom &
driving when she rather than passing it the Nail Polish Crash,
slammed into my off as just a fashion or maybe they tell another
mother at highway lifestyle statement. & another. Somewhere
speed, I felt compelled down the line hopefully
to go buy black nail pol- While I'm sure some one of those people will
ish. Lora Hunt's nail people are still unsure think more & be aware
polish was reportedly about it or feel uncom- when they get into their
red but I thought black fortable asking a ques- car. That alone could
more appropriate. It's tion, it has provided save someone's life.
not exactly my style, many opportunities for
but I really wanted to me to tell the story to It's a great reminder for
make a statement. the people that do me as well. Every time
ask. In fact, the cashier I see it, I think about
At first, it was meant to that I bought it from my mom. Every time I
be an outward sign of originally even asked see it in the car, I re-
disgust for me about about it. And just yes- member to just
what Lora Hunt did. In terday, the girl helping drive. Every time you
the back of my head, I me with my new eye- pick up your cell phone
had hopes that people glasses asked about it & in the car, this will re-
would maybe ask me had heard about the mind you that maybe it
"what's the deal, story. can wait until you get
dude?". This thought there.
stuck in my head as I Barrington High School
began to learn about students joined in with Please join us in trying
the lack of awareness it me after they heard to make a difference on
seems our society has about the crash. Tons our roads. Be brave &
about how their driving of people in the motor- black out your nails.
habits affect other peo- cycle community have
ple's lives. joined us. I even got my
grandmother to paint Greg Zaffke II
I then decided to one nail. Many people
change it to painting have heard about Black Nail Brigade
Pledge Allegiance and moment of silence Products Trustee: We have some patches
and pins. The meeting decides, without vote,
President: If anyone wants a cabin or camp- that we will order $200 - $300 of products to
ing space for the Freedom Rally, please con- supplement our supply.
tact Vic.
We can buy any product on our website. Just
-Gator Alley will be organizing the Mash click on the bumper sticker
Bash again this year. They are inviting all
the slow race champions of all chapters to Nominations: There are no new nomina-
join the slow races that will be held at that tions. Nominations will be re-opend in the
time. May meeting and elections will be held in the
June chapter meeting
Our products trustee's, CJ and Wayne, will
be covering or delegating members for Ride safe, but have fun
events to man the table. With respect,
Liz Demski-van Hemme
The 5 star committee backed out of the
NCOM event in Orlando.
Dear Sandy,
House Bill 875, a stiffer penalties bill entitled “Traffic
Offenses,” sponsored by your colleague and fellow House Bill 875, a stiffer penalties bill entitled “Traffic
committee member, Rep. Greg Evers, is now in your Offenses,” sponsored by your colleague and fellow
committee. committee member, Rep. Greg Evers, is now sched-
uled to be heard in the Public Safety & Domestic Secu-
I like the amended bill because it doesn’t seek to make rity Policy Committee, which you are also a member of.
criminals out of people who make simple mistakes be-
hind the wheel, but still reinforces the idea that driving I like the amended bill because it doesn’t seek to make
is a serious responsibility. criminals out of people who make simple mistakes be-
hind the wheel, but still reinforces the idea that driving
What I like the most about HB 875 is that it gives a lot is a serious responsibility.
more consideration to the victims and their families, by
giving them the right to attend hearings and address What I like the most about HB 875 is that it gives a lot
the courts. more consideration to the victims and their families, by
giving them the right to attend hearings and address
Understandably, as an avid motorcyclist, I have a
the courts.
vested interest in this type of legislation. I urge you to
review and support HB 875 when it is heard in your Understandably, as an avid motorcyclist, I have a
committee. vested interest in this type of legislation. I urge you to
review and support HB 875 when it is heard in your
Sincerely, committee.
Ken “Teddy Bear” Miller
Sincerely,
13219 2nd St.
Ken “Teddy Bear” Miller
Fort Myers, Fla. 33905
ABATE of Florida, Inc.
ABATE of Florida, Inc.
Southwest Chapter
Southwest Chapter
E-Mail: km-13219@yahoo.com
E-Mail: km-13219@yahoo.com
Dear Greg,
Sincerely,
Ken “Teddy Bear” Miller
SUPPORT YOUR
ABATE of Florida, Inc.
Southwest Chapter
CHAPTER EVENTS
E-Mail: km_13219@yahoo.com
P.S. I have been trying to find out what Rule 7.20 is. I
can’t find this Rule on the House Web site. However,
please bear in mind that I’m a “Techno-klutz” and proba-
bly looking in the wrong place. Could you please ask
one of your staff to send or e-mail me a copy of Rule
7.20 so I can see what it is?
Thanks. ‘TEDDYBEAR’
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