ABATE of Florida, Inc.

~ Southwest Chapter
Volume XXXII, Issue IV

DECEMBER 2012

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

32nd Annual Christmas Run Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Home 23rd December 2012 Our goal is 500 riders this year. So, come out and show your Christmas Spirit for some of our veterans who have provided us with the ability to spend Christmas with our families in peace. (for more information, see pg. 12)

Presidents Message Minutes Membership Report Calendar Events Classifieds NCOM Bytes Legislative Report

Hello Everyone, Another month gone by and season in effect here in SW Florida. Keep your eyes open as more traffic hits our streets and although we may know where we are going, so many new people on our roads and many not familiar with their surroundings. Watch out for the right lane driver who suddenly realizes their turn is coming up and they are on the wrong side of the road and they are coming over, no matter what. Elections are behind us but looks like nothing changed. Same people up in White house, Senate and Congress. Some of us attended the L.A.M.A. 4th Anniversary party at Sun Sports as well as those who supported Ft Myers bike night this past month. Lots of events coming up this season. Keep your eyes open for our legislative report from Ken Teddybear Miller in this upcoming newsletter. Many new bills to be submitted that we should be watching. Last, the annual Christmas ride is fast approaching and we will need you to step up and help out. Our meetings at Harley are working out well as could be expected and the staff at Harley Davidson of Ft Myers are supporting us as well. Stay alert and ride safe, Wayne

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ABATE of Florida, Inc.

Southwest Chapter

PO Box 60745, Fort Myers, FL 33906-6748 southwest.abateflorida.com

President Wayne Cerra Vice President Jimmie Dennis Secretary Tracy Davis Treasurer Todd KC Burns Sergeant At Arms Ken Coon Membership Trustee Wayne Cerra PR/Communications Wayne Cerra Legislative Ken Teddybear Miller Newsletter Editor Kevin Barfield Products Jimmie Dennis Safety Coordinator Victor Piorkowski Webmaster Taylor Musburger State Delegate Frank Kennedy State Delegate Pam Mix Advertising Kevin Barfield Chapter Chaplain Tom Provenzano Road Captain Scott Turner 239-989-3349 239-440-4213 239-645-7936 239-634-3080 765-464-9542 239-989-3349 239-989-3349 239-693-7035 239-771-2804 239-440-4213 239-823-6159 239-334-1620 239-849-9065 239-362-8807 239-771-2804 239-267-8641 239-633-5765 abatesw@gmail.com jd@pincherscrabshack.com forbubblesonly@gmail.com swflabfc@aol.com kwcoon1@aol.com abatesw@gmail.com abatesw@gmail.com km_13219@yahoo.com kcbarfield@yahoo.com jd@pincherscrabshack.com pior10@yahoo.com ABATE@Musburger.net swchief2000@yahoo.com ptigger@comcast.net kcbarfield@yahoo.com tprovenz@comcast.net scott@turnerteamfl.com

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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. MISSION STATEMENT

WHO WE ARE We are a non-profit organization of motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life. We lobby and educate the government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image. We endeavor to enlist the cooperation and participation of all organizations and individuals that share a similar interest in preserving our American tradition of FREEDOM. We promote motorcycle safety, training, & political awareness. We ARE NOT A CLUB OR A GANG. We fund our work through toy runs, poker runs, campouts, and other motorcycle activities. We are your neighbors & friends who work, pay taxes, and get involved with our community. We serve and support our country and believe in freedom. We use all legal means to protect our rights without infringing on the rights of others. OUR GOALS To become a powerful and viable political force in legislative matters concerning the motorcyclist. To promote the safe riding habits without infringing on individual freedoms. To motivate the bikers to write letters to their legislators before, during, and after the legislative session. To furnish our members with a newsletter to keep all bikers informed in regards to upcoming legislation. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of ABATE of Florida, Inc. and or the Southwest Chapter. This publication allows members to express their beliefs and opinions. ABATE of Florida, Inc. and Southwest Chapter accept no responsibility for the comments, opinions or views contained in this newsletter. Please direct correspondence in reference to this publication to:

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ABATE of Florida, Inc.'s Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program ABATE of Florida, Inc. is a state-wide non-profit organization of motorcycle enthusiasts

from all walks of life. We promote motorcycle safety awareness, encourage continuing rider training and political awareness. We fund our work through motorcycle related activities. We are your neighbors and friends, who work, pay taxes, serve our country and vote. We believe in freedom. We use all legal means to protect our rights without infringing on the rights of others. ABATE of Florida, Inc. acknowledges the growth of motorcyclist of all ages riding in the State of Florida whether it is for economic reasons or pleasure. We are dedicated to teach our Motorcycle Safety Awareness Program in our efforts to reduce injuries and fatalities in our beautiful State of Florida. Our program is a 45 minute presentation including two videos to help everyone driving on Floridas roads become more aware of motorcyclists. Classes are taught in all 10th grade drivers ed classes in Lee County by the Southwest Chapters Certified members. Sharing the road with respect and knowledge is just one of many focuses we have pertaining to Motorcycle Safety. If you are planning on visiting or live in our beautiful State of Florida whether you choose to ride or drive here are some facts to keep in mind: Obey all traffic laws, signs & signals Constantly check and expect to see motorcycles Motorcycles are smaller than cars or trucks and it can be more difficult to judge their approaching speed Look, look, & look again at traffic intersections before you turn or pull out Allow a three second Space Cushion when following a motorcycle There are 7 to 9 blind spots in an average vehicle Give Motorcycles the same respect and courtesy that you want for yourself and other motorists For Laws pertaining to riding a motorcycle in the State of Florida please visit www.hsmv.state.fl.us/

ABATE
(American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) Southwest Chapter is a not-for-profit, safety, educational, and advocacy motorcyclist organization. Its aims are to motorcycling in a positive image along with safety and awareness. The Southwest Chapter is a great group of people who are working hard for the greater good of Florida motorcycle riders. We would like you to join us and make it an even better chapter!
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The Blessings to Bikers:

DEAR FELLOW ABATE MEMBERS

Just a Little Baby or a Gift From God?

As we prepare ourselves for celebrating the birth of Christ, this month, it's nice to know that the one we are celebrating and have placed our faith in, that His birth and, His life and, Who He is, would be foretold with 100% accuracy by the accepted Books of the Bible! It is a time for believers, who have accepted the Lord into their lives, to be reinforced about their faith, and a time for those who have just played church and or, skirted around the issues of Who Christ is, to be touched within their inner most being, to find Him and accept Him into their lives. The first coming of Jesus was actually predicted in Geneses. Remember when Eve got Adam into the first sin? Remember the story of Eve getting Adam to eat the apple from the forbidden tree? In Genesis 3:15, God is letting Adam and Eve know of the consequences of their actions. In Genesis 3:15 God is saying to Eve, And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise you on the head, and you shall bruise him on the heel. This is the seed of a woman and not of a man. Nowhere else in the Bible is a woman said to have a seed. It is always the man who is said to have a seed. But here, God says, the woman's seed will bruise the serpent's head. Therefore, a virgin birth will bring about the Messiah. The devil serpent fooled and seduced Eve into disobeying God. But, in the future, her seed would crush the satans head. Jesus defeated satan through His death on the cross. Of course, that prophecy was fulfilled by the birth and death of Jesus, who was born to a virgin. Isaiah 7:14 predicts a virgin birth, "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel." Isaiah 9:6 says, For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Even the place of where Jesus was to be born was prophesized in Micah 5:2: 2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting. No one in history more perfectly fits these prophecies other than Jesus. Micah was written about 800 years before Christ. Isaiah was written about the same time period. Many of us, see Jesus this season, as we celebrate his first coming to earth, as a little child a little baby. However, we need to see Jesus as a gift from God, who came to take away our sins and rectify what happened when Eve took that first bite of the forbidden fruit. We need to see Jesus as the true fulfillment of the prophesies to understand that He is who He says He is and claimed to be! Everything that was prophesized about Jesus that should happened, so far to this date, has all come 100% true. He IS the Son of God and no one, who has actually taken the proper time to diligently search the scriptures, can make an honest assumption otherwise! As you are getting ready to exchange gifts for this season, I would hope that with each gift exchange, you might consider Gods perfect gift. I (Tom) remember that on April 21, 1974, I made a pivotal decision in my life that I would never be left behind, if the Lord came back for His church, during my natural life. I knew that I could not continue my life as I had been doing it. Things were just going downhill and I knew it. I knew the scripture that told me that Jesus for me, was just not getting ready for eternity. Jesus said, I came to give you life and give it more abundantly. I remember my first Christmas after that April. I celebrated it very differently and with a whole new meaning. Can you imagine celebrating Christmas with Christ in my heart? Can you imagine celebrating a Christmas for the first time with Christ in your heart? What a difference! I am not going to sit here and tell you that everything has been perfect in my life since then. As I have released more things in my life to the Lord, things have become better. He is not looking for perfect people. Hes looking for people like you and me. We are going to ask you to make a difference in your life as we are about to celebrate Christmas, that is to truly know Christ. If you dont know Jesus as your personal savior, God is calling you to his Son through your conscience. That conscience is Gods Holy Spirit. Its that small voice within your deepest thoughts that keeps saying, Its time to give yourself to Jesus. Its time to accept the Fathers forgiveness and become a part of His family. You can still be a biker and know Jesus. Many believe that if there were motorcycles during Biblical times, Jesus would be riding with us, telling us how much He loves us. He would be telling us how He wants us to spend eternity with Him. And, He would be telling us how He would want us to have life, more abundantly here on earth. If you want Him now, please pray, "Dear God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, my heavenly Father, I confess that I am a sinner and have been separated from You. I am going to stop running from You. I ask forgiveness of my sins. I repent and accept this gift of repentance and I wish to be free in You. I confess with my mouth that your son Jesus is my savior and died for me. I believe in my heart that You raised Him from the dead. I receive Jesus into my heart and ask Him to become the center of my life. I ask, in the Name of Jesus. Amen." If you prayed that prayer for the first time, and you mean it, you really have accepted Him into your heart, please let us know. Blessings, Pastor Tom (SW ABATE Chaplain and Life Member and Estero River ABATE Life Member) and Pastor Kathy (SW ABATE Life Member)www.messiahsmessengers.org - 239-267-8641 or email: tprovenz@comcast.net

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT December 2012

Good Morning Freedom Fighters: The people have spoken, and we now have a new government in Washington, D.C. Strange as it may seem, it looks just like the old government. President Obama is in the White House, the Democrats control the U.S. Senate, and the Republicans control the U.S. House. The only difference that I can see is that Obamacare is now the law of the land, and former U.S. Rep. Connie Mack has now joined the ranks of the unemployed. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Over the next four years, motorcyclists will be coming to Washington, D.C. with a full legislative agenda. Everything from the Right to Repair Act to Intelligent Transportation Technology (ITT). Hopefully, our elected representatives on Capitol Hill will learn to reach across the isle and work together to address the many issues that are facing the people of this great county. By the same token, ABATE of Florida, Inc. will not be idle. Florida motorcyclists are planning to go to Tallahassee with a full range of issues this year. Our lobbyist, Doc, tells me that he is writing a new stiffer penalties bill that will be introduced in the upcoming legislative session. Between Washington, D.C. and Tallahassee, it looks like were all going to be very busy this year. So get ready to Rock n Roll. See you in the wind, TEDDYBEAR From ABATE of Florida, Inc. Darrin Scribe Brooks Hey Everyone, The Florida legislators were officially sworn in today and the Senate has already placed Bills for the session. For those of you that have been with us in the past, welcome back!! For those that are new to the Chapter Legislative position, I give you a warm welcome and my heartfelt thanks for stepping up and taking part in THE most exciting job in ABATE of Florida, Inc. Today the House and Senate in Florida help their swearing in ceremonies and started the filing of Bills and very soon the committees will start to meet. As I have done in the past, I will continue to pass along the Bills that affect ABATE and other Bills that I think would be of interest to our members. Not all the Bills that I will inform you about are motorcycle related some will be just general interest. I will let you know which Bills ABATE of Florida, Inc. officially supports or opposes. ABATE of Florida, Inc. can only support or oppose a Bill that the State Delegates approve. If you or your Chapter has a general interest in topic, please let me know and I will keep an eye out for Bills in that area of interest. Besides being a member of ABATE of Florida, Inc., you and all of our members are also private citizens and you have the right to be informed and to contact your legislators on any issue that your desire. I strongly encourage you and all our members to actively participate in the legislative process. If there is anything that I can do to help you, please do not hesitate to ask me. On a final note, I was appointed this summer by the Speaker of the House to serve on an 18 member purple ribbon task force on the development and implementation of Florida's policy and procedures for dealing with the treatment and care to people with Alzheimer's disease. Oh, one more thing, (those of you that attend the State Delegates meeting have heard me say that before)..... Following this email you will be getting the first of many Bill updates... TEXTING BILL INTRODUCED Drivers would be banned from manually typing or reading texts, emails or other electronic messages while operating a car under legislation filed in the Senate Tuesday. The measure (SB 52), filed by Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, calls for the offense to be what is known as a "secondary offense," meaning officers could only ticket people for texting while driving if they've stopped them for some other traffic violation. That is, if a police officer sees someone texting they wouldn't be able to pull them over but if they see someone speeding and texting, they could tack on extra charges for texting in addition to the speeding penalty. Drivers would still be able to read navigational devices or electronic maps without incurring a penalty under the proposal. Reading weather alerts or other safety-related information would also be exempt, as would using a hands-free voice-recognition application. Texting while driving would be a nonmoving violation, punishable by a $30 fine, under the bill. Lawmakers will be in full session in March, but bills can be filed now and committee meetings on proposed legislation start Dec. 3. Detert's was among the first measures in the Senate to emerge from bill drafting for the coming year. The National Transportation Safety Board has urged Florida and other states to ban the use of cell phones for texting or talking while driving. The NTSB said last year that distracted driving, some of it due to cell phone use, contributed to nearly 4,000 highway deaths a year, citing National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. About a quarter of American drivers admit they sometimes text and drive. The issue is on the NTSB's "most wanted" list for changes in transportation safety nationwide. According to the National Conference on State Legislatures, Florida is one of only five states without some sort of ban on texting while driving. The others are Montana, South Dakota, Arizona, and South Carolina. Detert has sponsored the proposal in at least the past two previous years with no success, despite generally bipartisan support.

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The idea has generally been met with opposition from Libertarian-leaning lawmakers from rural areas who have a philosophical aversion to government imposing additional safety laws. It has also been opposed by some minority legislators, who fear giving police additional reasons to target drivers because of concerns about racial profiling though Detert's bill wouldn't allow police to proactively pull drivers over just for texting. Two legislators who in the past have held the legislation up in committee former Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff in the Senate and former Rep. Brad Drake in the House are no longer in the Legislature. Ten states California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and West Virginia and the District of Columbia have banned hand-held phone use by all drivers. Several other states, including Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Florida's neighboring states of Alabama and Georgia, have a primary enforcement ban on texting while driving. Some states, such as Texas, have a texting ban just for younger drivers. Detert's bill is yet to be referred to committee. HIGH COURT: EITHER DRIVER CAN CAUSE REAR-END CRASH Faced with conflicting lower-court decisions, the Florida Supreme Court issued a pair of rulings Wednesday that could give a legal boost to motorists who crash into other vehicles from behind. The cases center, at least in part, on a longstanding legal presumption that rear drivers are negligent in vehicle collisions. But the justices ruled that the presumption can be rebutted "by the production of evidence from which a jury could conclude that the front driver was negligent in the operation of his or her vehicle." The court ruled in cases from Seminole and Palm Beach counties. The Seminole County case, for example, stemmed from a 2007 accident in which Crystal Charron was a passenger on a motorcycle that flipped when its driver tried to avoid hitting the rear end of a car driven by Warren Birge. A circuit court sided with Birge in a resulting lawsuit, but the 5th District Court of Appeal reversed that decision because it said a jury could have found that Birge was negligent. The Supreme Court opinion said Birge was driving 35 mph and slammed on his brakes "for no objective reason," surprising other people on the road. "Significantly, this court has never held that the rear-end presumption bars a claim for damages of a rear driver or others in the rearward zone of danger where there is evidence from which a jury could conclude that the front driver defendant was negligent and comparatively at fault in causing the collision,'' said the opinion, which was written by Justice Jorge Labarga. The other justices concurred in the decision, though Justice James E.C. Perry was recused. HIGH COURT TO CONSIDER RED-LIGHT CAMERA CASES The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to take up cases from Orlando and Aventura about the legality of local red-light camera ordinances. Two appeals courts have taken different stances about the ordinances, with the 5th District Court of Appeal most recently rejecting Orlando's ordinance because it conflicts with state traffic laws. As an example, the appeals court said the Orlando ordinance is in conflict because it allows city codeenforcement officers to review photos and help determine whether red-light infractions have occurred. The 3rd District Court of Appeal earlier upheld Aventura's ordinance. In a brief this summer asking the Supreme Court to rule on the issue, Orlando said cities throughout the state have adopted red-light camera ordinances and face the possibility of lawsuits. "More broadly, these times of lowered tax revenues and calls for public austerity have led local governments to seek creative, cost-effective ways to decrease expenditures without abandoning their responsibility to protect their citizens and visitors,'' the brief said. "Red light cameras represent just such an innovation, using modem technology to save lives, to reduce the number and corresponding cost of accidents, and to free law enforcement officers from the task of monitoring dangerous intersections so that manpower can be put to better use elsewhere." While agreeing to take the cases, the Supreme Court did not announce a date for oral arguments. COURT: COP CAN'T USE 'STAND YOUR GROUND' LAW A Central Florida appeals court has ruled that a former Haines City police officer cannot use the state's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law to defend himself against a misdemeanor charge of using unnecessary force during an altercation in October 2010. The 2nd District Court of Appeal on Friday said the case involving Juan Caamano is the first to directly address whether the "Stand Your Ground" law applies to law enforcement officers. A three-judge panel overturned a circuit-court ruling that would have allowed Caamano to use the law in his defense to a misdemeanor battery charge. The court said another, more-stringent law applies to cases dealing with use of force by law officers. The charge against Caamano stems from an effort by police officers to clear a street party. When one person refused to leave, he was taken to the ground by officers who struck him and used a Taser. Caamano is accused of then approaching the scene and bringing his right foot down in a "stomping motion" toward the man's legs, while telling the man to put his arms behind his back, according to the ruling. Prosecutors said Caamano's actions did not help the other officers bring the man into custody and that the man had not actively resisted Caamano. The "Stand Your Ground" law allows people to use force if they reasonably believe it is needed to defend themselves or others.

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From the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Washington, D.C. Contact: Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Breaking News! Election Day Wrap Up: One week ago you went to the polls and decided the direction our country would be driven in. Both parties suggested radical ideas to reform the country and what did we get? Status Quo. Nothing changed. Same President, same balance of Congress. So what happened? Having expressed unease with the economy, concern about the nation's direction and frustration with government gridlock, voters chose to maintain the status quo in Washington, propelling President Barack Obama to a second term, while keeping his party in charge of the Senate and Republicans in control of the House. The President's victory was remarkable in many ways, racking up more than 300 electoral votes and carrying nearly every state he won in 2008 against a much weaker opponent. Only North Carolina and Indiana shifted from the President to the Republican column. Outside of North Carolina and possibly Florida, the President carried every battleground state despite winning only a slim popular vote majority. The President led his opponent by 2.6 million votes (50% to 48%). That he became the first President to be re-elected with smaller popular vote and electoral college majorities than in his first term is less remarkable than the fact that he won re-election during an anemic recovery that has left millions out of work and driven labor force participation rates to near 30year lows. No President since Franklin Roosevelt has won re-election with unemployment rates so high. So what will happen? First as motorcyclists we did lose some races where major motorcyclists were involved. Senator (R-MA) Scott Brown who rides, lost his race and in Wisconsin, Tommy Thompson a strong supporter of ABATE of WI and the MRF failed to win the open Senate seat. A lot of people just retired this year, the most noteworthy is Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME). Snowe offered the original national helmet law repeal language that would become the law. So we have work to do with the new Congress, but thats always been the case. Lame duck: First we have to get through the lame duck session of congress, the point in time after a political election but before the Congress adjourns for the year. Its an odd time of year when you have congressmen and women voting after they lost an election. Strange things tend to happen. My predictions of what issues will be addressed are: The Fiscal Cliff, Hurricane Sandy, and the Farm Bill. House and Senate leadership elections will be a factor as well. Some rumors have Nancy Pelosi retiring since House Democrats underperformed again in an election. So a lot has changed and at the same time everything in Washington DC is exactly as it was last Monday. Gridlocked, In addition, it has always been the MRF position to not advocate for the SAE sound standard. The MRF has had a position on the sound working group national standards as reported most recently. For reference please refer our legislative agenda press release sent on 12-10-29. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation Legislative Strategy Agenda for 2012-2013 At the 2012 Motorcycle Riders Foundation's (MRF) Meeting of the Minds Conference held in September in Durham, North Carolina, a Legislative Strategy Session was hosted by the MRF's Legislative Committee. As has been done for the past several years, the MRF requested that it be attended by Sustaining State Motorcyclists' Rights Organizations (SSMRO) Legislative and/or Executive Officers. The goal was to set the MRF's Federal Legislative Agenda for the 2012 Meeting of the Minds to the 2013 Meeting of the Minds annual cycle. The MRF's SSMRO partners responded once again with a majority attendance and an increased participation over last year. The MRF Legislative Committee remains extremely pleased at the aligned and clear direction we experienced again this year from our SSMRO partners. This level of agreement continues to allow for solid action plans to be effectively employed by our Government Relations Department and our SSMRO partners while in Washington D.C. and in working federal issues in their home states. Additionally, we continue to see productive gains in state legislative activities that support our federal efforts when it comes to protecting on-road motorcyclists, motorcycling, and its associated lifestyle. The MRF Legislative Committee continued the practice instituted two years ago of recording one vote per organization in attendance. A full breakdown of each vote can be seen in an upcoming issue of the MRF Reports. The session this year was moderated by MRF Vice President Jay Jackson with support from MRF Vice President of Government Relations & Public Affairs Jeff Hennie and MRF President Kirk "Hardtail" Willard. Transportation Equity Act (TEA) upcoming reauthorization (the Highway Bill) - closely monitor for any action that would positively or negatively impact motorcycles, motorcycling, and motorcyclists; oppose any motorcycling-related federal blackmails or federal sanctions contained in the bill; seek to include House Resolution 904 language to ban motorcycle specific roadblock federal grant funding Pursue continuation of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) lobbying ban within individual states Pursue reinstatement of the Motorcycle Advisory Council (MAC) to advise the Federal Highway Administration Oppose the adoption of the SAE Roadside Sound Test as a national enforcement standard, this is considered by our SSMRO's to be a state-by-state issue at this time Closely monitor the developing health care act for motorcycling specific discrimination; monitor HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) for motorcycling specific discrimination NHTSA motorcycle-specific checkpoint grant program - MRF to carry out a full effort to cut off specified use of funding for this motorcycle-based discriminatory practice, while encouraging states to pass their own anti-checkpoint laws Continue monitoring the Federal Crash Causation study and the MSF Naturalistic study Strongly oppose any federal standard proposing stamping and certifying of motorcycle exhaust systems

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Continue to oppose federal agency activity regarding EPA Sound Emission User studies and the encouragement of state activity with federal resources -again deemed to be a state by state issue Work to discourage ALL forms of distracted driving, oppose any related funding blackmails, and watch this issue closely for motorcycle specific discriminatory language Continue promotion of the Right to Repair Act; continue Right to Repair coalition activities Continue participation at the federal level where the definition of a motorcycle is under review MRF will oppose any motorcycling, motorcycle, or motorcyclist-based discriminatory legislation or rules proposed by the U.S. Congress or by a federal agency MRF to oppose any motorcyclist profiling legislation or rules this upcoming congressional session Continue participation in motorcycle related activity in the European Union, United Nations, and Canada MRF to fiercely oppose any mandatory helmet or apparel standards MRF to encourage additional federal research of E15 fuel related to use in a motorcycle prior to any recommendations; continue to seek recommendations on its use from motorcycle original equipment manufacturers MRF to actively pursue inclusion of motorcycles in ongoing Intelligent Transportations System (ITS) emerging technologies Pursue safer roadway design strategies at the federal level, include safer cable barrier research similar to European improvements in the discussion Continue to promote our theme of crash avoidance versus safer crashing, using the principles of House Resolution 1498 urging NHTSA to focus on crash prevention and rider education MRF to pursue limiting funding of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for their increasing involvement in motorcycling safety issues Pursue CDC lobbying ban, seek to remove any references where CDC suggests motorcycle crashes are preventable injury events MRF to monitor private organizations that oppose the legislative agenda or mission of the MRF and investigate their funding sources to make certain they are not receiving federal tax dollars MRF to monitor public organizations for funding sources when in opposition to our legislative agenda or mission, respond appropriately if they receive federal tax dollars With the recent election and changes upcoming in the U.S. Congress, combined with our comprehensive and aggressive legislative agenda, the MRF Legislative Committee strongly encourages our SSMRO partners and our members to actively engage in a lively motorcycling dialogue with the incoming members, as well as renewing relationships with incumbents, as an immediate priority. If your SSMRO needs any assistance in planning a trip to Washington D.C. to begin or strengthen the dialogue with your members of Congress, contact Jeff Hennie in the MRF office at 202-546-0983 or Jeff@mrf.org. We would also like to encourage you to finalize your plans to attend our national biker day event in Washington D.C. , Bikers Inside the Beltway, on Thursday May 16th, 2013. See our website at www.mrf.org for more details. MRF Legislative Committee Members: Keith Ball, Dave Dwyer, Jeff Hennie, George Gorman, Cindy Hodges, Jay Jackson, Jim "Legs" Korte, Boyd McFail, Larry Nielson, John Pierce, Todd Riba, Kirk "Hardtail" Willard (Chair) Breaking News! The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released there 2013 "Top Ten Most Wanted List" Wednesday, November 14th 2012 reports the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). The list is a collection of the NTSB's top safety priorities. Recommendations are made to governing bodies and industry. Typically the list reflects recent concerns of the NTSB, for instance in a year where there are a lot if motor coach crashes you could expect to see some recommendations to governing bodies to screen drivers better and to industry to make the buses safer. Most recently motorcyclists made an appearance on the list. In 2010 the NTSB took aim at motorcyclist safety and recommended that each and every State institute a mandatory State helmet law. Its important to note that the NTSB's recommendations are put into place 96% of the time. The MRF met with the staff and Members of the Safety Board aggressively over the following year to educate them on a comprehensive approach to motorcyclist safety. It worked, the following two years ('11, '12) the motorcyclist safety portion of the "Top Ten" was two fold. They recommended volunteer helmet use and just as importantly to them, a strong emphasis on crash prevention. This coming years list does not contain any motorcycle or motorcyclist recommendations what so ever. They have recognized the work that is being done at the National, State and Local levels is working. Motorcycle fatalities are still less than they were four years ago. They recognize the fact that proper education and awareness programs work. The NTSB realize they have more pressing issues that they need to focus on and that the motorcyclist safety is in good hands, the right hands, the motorcyclists of Americas hands. NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman "Safety areas are dropped from the list when meaningful progress has been made." Read the 2013 NTSB Top Ten list here: http://www.ntsb.gov/safety/mwl.html The NTSB is an independent government agency charged with determining the probable cause of transportation accidents and promoting transportation safety, and assisting victims of transportation accidents and their families. Formed by Congress in 1926 their original charter was to investigate only airline and airplane accidents. In 1967 that charter was expanded to include; marine, pipeline, railroad and highway modes. From my family to yours: I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a safe holiday season. See you in the wind, TEDDYBEAR

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SOUTHWEST CHAPTER LIFE MEMBERS

Keith Baker Darrell Barnett Denee Bartels Scott Blink Chet Butz James Burkholder Nora Burkholder Don Campbell Frances Cazes Wayne Cerra Jonathan Conant Terry Covington Audrey Cran Maggie Cran Rick Cran Rob Cran Robert Cruz Crusan Jim Crystal Dan Curry Ginny DAsti Biffle Davis Mary Dicenzo-Porter Al Diagiaco Frank Disomma Cindy Doak

Randy Eck Brian Galvin Sonny Gartrell Lynnda Gray Larry Gullia Bob Hall Harry Hoover Jeff Hoover George Huttman Susan Red Huttman Dan Jackson Cindy CJ Jordan Frankie Kennedy John Kennedy Ed LaCombe Julio Lopez Mary Ann Rivera-Lopez KD Marlowe Russell May Rev.Rea Means Don Meredith Jr. Jo Ann Miller Kenneth Miller John Mitchell Jim Mozeleski Taylor Musburger Terry Padilla Bob Penn

Asuncsion Peppers Richard Peppers Victor Piorkowski Kathleen Provenzano Rev. Thomas Provenzano Bill Robinson Janet Rolfe Tabitha Rossi Roland Salsberry Jencye Schmitt Jerry Schmitt Bruce Scheiner Elsie Seif Robert Simon Kelly Smith Randall Spivey Richard Stergulz Sandy Stergulz Grandpa Stewart Lynda Stewart Russell Sullivan Scott Turner Ruth Vorys Teresa Webster D. Payton Wells Michael Wieland Jama Wyatt Steve Wyatt

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SPORT BIKE COMMUNITY

Do you ride a sport bike? We are your source for information on rides and events that are geared towards your particular style. Check with us on a monthly basis regarding times and places for rides, events, and riding safety. ABATE of Florida is a non-profit organization that fights for your rights as a biker and advocates safety and awareness of bikers, for bikers. We are your voice in Tallahassee to change laws and get stiffer penalties for people that kill bikers in auto crashes. We also do special rides and events all year long. We look forward to making the sport bike community apart of our growing family. Membership is only $20 a year or $150 for a lifetime, and you also receive a FREE $4,000 life insurance policy. As a member, you also receive this newsletter via email every month, so you can keep informed on whats going on around your area. Join us and help fight to change to general populations opinion of bikers. Ride Hard but Ride Smart UPCOMMING EVENTS Safety tips

Hooter Ride to Nowhere When: Every Thursday Where: Hooters of Fort Myers on US-41 Time: 7:30 - kickstands up at 9:30

1. Save your brain and wear a lid. 2. Never Expect that vehicles see you, always expect that they dont and be prepared for a way out. 3. Take the Stunting to a secluded spot where no one else can get hurt. Recommendation to Beginner Riders Book: How to Ride a Motor Cycle by Pat Hahn It will teach the reader what to expect on the road in the first two years of riding. Name: Eddie Crash Mix Number: 239-440-4064

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MEETING MINUTES
ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. SOUTHWEST CHAPTER GENERAL MEETING @ Harley Davidson
November, 2012

CALLED TO ORDER AT: _____10:15am________

WEBSITE: TAYLOR ATM MUSBURGER 1. Absent but continues to improve the website

ANYONE ELSE BESIDES THE Sec. taking notes? No Please keep the chatter down so all can hear and lets keep this a posi- SAFETY DIRECTOR: VICTOR PIORKOWSKI tive meeting 1. School safety programs begin in January. PRESIDENTS REPORT: WAYNE CERRA 1. Speaker, Lynda Stewart, Wake Up America. Thanking us for doing the HurriCAN Drive. Also will be donating items for our Vet Memorial ride. 2. State funds are low, membership down, We need support and members. 3. Elections are November 6th. 4. Working with Harley to promote our MSAP program through their training class and also for their employees. VICE PRESIDENT: JIMMIE DENNIS 1. Bike night Ft Myers, Nov 10th, we need help. 2. Step up this is your Chapter too. 3. Need to form committees for X-mas ride, please step up SECRETARYS REPORT: TRACY DAVIS 1. Motion to accept last months minutes as written in the newsletter made by Richard and seconded by Beth. PRODUCTS: WAYNE CERRA 1. We are still in need of a products person for Bike Nites and Events. 2. We will be ordering shirts for the X-mas ride by Dec 2nd. LEGISLATIVE REPORT: KEN TEDDYBEAR MILLER 1. In the newsletter DELEGATE REPORT: NO MEETING LAST MONTH 1. In the newsletter ROAD CAPTAIN: SCOTT TURNER 1. After meeting we will be riding to Firehouse Grill for a Poker Run. OLD BUSINESS: 1. X-mas ride, need donations and sponsors. 2. X-Mas ride falling into place. We will be making a Quilt out of ABATE shirts and other memorabilia.

NEW BUSINESS: TREASURERS REPORT: TODD KC BURNS 1. Bike tickets on sale now. Drawing will be at Daytona Bike Week on 1. Motion to accept last months report made by Kevin and seconded by March 16, 2013. Big Bird 2. Bike Week, looking to go and support Abate. SARGENT AT ARMS: KEN COON 1. No incidents to report MEMBERSHIP REPORT: 1. 3 new members and 14 renewals NEWSLETTER: KEVIN BARFIELD 1. Thank you for sending me the information on time for the newsletter. GOOD OF THE ORDER: 1. LAMAS Birthday Party Nov 10th. Plan to attend then afterwards we go to Ft Myers Bike Nite. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: ________11:20am______________

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Welcome to the following new members:

Jerry Barnett, Marva Savanick, Larry Pati- Up for Renewal November and Decemtucci, ber 2012: Dennis Garbo, Dorian Gully Gullege, David Bravo and Paul Gehl Jeff Barde, Barbara Bardell, Joe Cannizaro,

Tracy Davis, W Clay Engh, Linda HonRenewed members: eycutt, David Johnston, Paul Jones, Gerald Mangina, Wendy Mangina, J Scott McFarland, Ed Mix, Elizabeth Barfield, Kevin Barfield, Jimmie Moe Moser, Carl Nelson, Carlos Perez, Dennis, Janise Turner, Shari Shifrin, Roger Cherie Reis, Charles Robb, Jason StanMiller, Gene Cerra, Pete Agnello, Alaina ford, Mike Sterling, Ray Walters, Paul Woytik & Zach Motal Dempsey, Phil West, Dale Conrad, and John Morgan

Renewals expire last day of your month Membership is $20.00 per year and includes a $4,000.00 Accidental death or dismemberment Policy Membership applications can be picked up at Bike Night weekly at the Joint in Cape Harbor on Tuesdays from 6 9:30 pm Also at all your local motorcycle shops throughout Lee County where many offer discounts to ABATE card holders

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Editors Note

Hello Bothers and Sisters, Bike Nights are starting all around our area and SW Chapter is busy as ever. Come on out and spent time with your extended family. Please, remember that we are all volunteers and could use a break from manning the table every now and then. Christmas and New Years are coming up, between the Snow Birds and just Holiday travel in general, be safe and watch out for the other drivers out there! Make sure you are around for your family and extended family this holiday season. If your planning on a road trip this holiday season, be sure to check your vehicles out first (Tires, Oil, Lights, Windshield Washer Fluid, Brake Fluid, Etc..) and do maintenance as needed. We would love to see you all around bike nights and all events in the future, so be safe, God bless, and... STAY ALERT...STAY ALIVE!!! Kevin

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SISTER CHAPTER INFORMATION

CALOOSAHATCHEE Meetings: every 3rd Friday at 7:00 PM Place: TBD GATOR ALLEY Meetings: every 4th Sunday at 11:00 AM Place: VFW Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL. (no meeting in Dec.) SOUTHWEST Meetings: every 1st Sunday at 10:00 AM Place: Harley Davidson of Ft. Myers 2160 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL. ESTERO RIVER Meetings: every 3rd Sunday at 10:00 AM Place: Wicked Wings 8024 Alico Rd. #A10, Ft. Myers, FL. PEACE RIVER Meetings: every 4th Sunday at 11:00 AM Place: 4940 Pan American Blvd., North Port, FL.

WEST COAST Meetings: every 4th Sunday at 11:00 AM Place: Fruitville Park 5151 Richardson Rd., Sarasota, FL.

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THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS, ADVERTISERS AND SUPPORTERS OF OUR MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION
A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT AND THANKS TO OUR LOCAL EVENT PROMOTERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF OUR MRO
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This newsletter is distributed by email and printed monthly.

Our Caring Circle

Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Cerra and Turner Families for their recent losses.

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Southwest Chapter Meeting Schedule This months Chapter Meeting Will be on December 2nd @ 10:00 AM @ Harley Davidson of Fort Myers
Located at: 2160 Colonial Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33907 239-275-4647

southwest.abateflorida.com

KEEP UP TO DATE ON THE STATE WEB SITE

PRESS RELEASES, EVENTS, SAFETY www.abateflorida.com BRING A NEW MEMBER TO JOIN THE VOICES OF FLORIDA MOTORCYCLISTS
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Floridas Lee County Legislative Delegation

Rep. Gary Aubuchon, R-74, Chairman 3501 Del Prado Blvd., Suite 305 Cape Coral, Fl. 33904-7223 Phone: (239) 344-4900 E-Mail: gary.aubuchon@myfloridahouse.gov Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-27 17595 S. Tamiami Trail Ft. Myers, Fl. 33967 Phone: (561) 753-2440 E-Mail: BENACQUISTO.LIZBETH.S27@flsenate.gov Sen. Mike Bennett, R-21, Senate President Pro-Tem 3653 Cortez Road West, Suite 90, Bradenton, Fl. 34210 Phone: (941) 727-6349 E-Mail: BENNETT.MIKE.S21@flsenate.gov Rep. Matt Caldwell, R-73 2120 Main St., Suite 208 Fort Myers, Fl. 33901-3010 Phone: (239) 533-2411 E-Mail: matt.caldwell@myfloridahouse.gov Rep. Paige Kreegel, R-72 410 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Fl. 33950-4832 Phone: (941) 575-5820 E-Mail: paige.kreegel@myfloridahouse.gov Sen. Garrett Richter, R-37 3299 E. Tamiami Trail, Suite 203, Naples, Fl. 34112-4961 Phone: (239) 417-6205 E-Mail: RICHTER.GARRETT.S37@flsenate.gov Rep. Ken Roberson, R-71 17825 Murdock Circle, Suite B, Port Charlotte, Fl. 33948-4090 Phone: (941) 613-0914 E-Mail: ken.roberson@myfloridahouse.gov
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Rep. Trudi Williams, R-75 12811 Kenwood Lane, Suite 212, Fort Myers, Fl. 33907-5648 Phone: (239) 433-6775 E-Mail: trudi.williams@myfloridahouse.gov Office of Governor Rick Scott State of Florida The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 (850) 488-7146 E-Mail: www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scott Office of Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll State of Florida The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St.. PL-05 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 Telephone: (850) 488-4711 Facsimile: (850) 921-6114 E-Mail: www.ltgov.com/ContactUs.html Florida Senate Web site: www.flsenate.gov Office of Senate President Mike Haridopolos 404 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 Phone: (850) 487-5229 E-Mail: senate.president@flsenate.gov

Florida House of Representatives Web site:

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