ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
Newsletter
December 2016 Volume XL Issue XII
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Next Chapter Meeting Sunday, December 11 @ Six Bends Harley Davidson at 11:00 a.m.

ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

The only Motorcyclists Rights Organization in the State of Florida
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We lobby and educate the Government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image.
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and the Southwest Chapter does not condone drinking while riding or driving.

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CHRISTMAS RUN INFO ON DECEMBER 18!!
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

MISSION STATEMENT
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 and political
awareness. We ARE NOT A CLUB OR
GANG. We fund our work through toy runs,
poker runs, campouts and other motorcycle
activities. We are your neighbors and 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.

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER MEETING:

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH @ 11:00 a.m.
at SIX BENDS HARLEY DAVIDSON
9501 Thunder Road
Fort Myers, FL 33913

MEMBER MATERIAL DEADLINE,

NEW ADVERTISERS AND/OR AD
CHANGE DEADLINE:
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approval

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT
OUR GOALS
To become a powerful and viable political
force in legislative matters concerning the
motorcyclist;
To promote safe riding habits without
infringing on individual freedoms;
To motivate bikers to write letters to their
legislators before, during and after the
legislative session; and
To furnish our members with a newsletter to
keep all bikers informed in regard to upcoming
legislation.

Southwest Chapter Newsletter

Issue date: December 2016
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY
ABATE of Florida, Inc.
SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
PO Box 60745
Fort Myers, FL 33906
www.southwest.abateflorida.com

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of ABATE of Florida, Inc. and/or the
Southwest Chapter. The publication allows members to express their beliefs and opinions. ABATE of Florida, Inc., and the
Southwest Chapter accepts no responsibility for the comments, opinions, or views contained in this newsletter.
Please direct correspondence in reference to this publication to: Heidi Szolga, Southwest Chapter, P.O. Box 60745, Fort
Myers, FL 33906-6745 or email at abateswc@yahoo.com.
Donations to ABATE of Florida, Inc. are not deductible for Federal Tax Purposes.

Presidents Message and Report:

Message
The Elections over & I think we can all be thankful for the
results. Either way, those who were elected now have to
represent us all. With that said, I dont know about you, but
Im tired of the elected to say Thank You for your Vote,
but now leave it up to us the experts.No sorry, been
there-done that. Now is when our real work begins & its
up to us to hold them up not only to our expectations &
their jobs, but also to the Constitutional standard of a
peaceful transition of power, that has been the Hallmark of
American Exceptionalism. And not let them forget that this
is STILL; a government of the people, by the people & for
the people. And more than thatWE are the people.
Ill have some more info on our elected officials & how to
stay in touch in the Legislative report. Thank You.
Report
Ok, as most of you know, Southwest Chapter rode in the
Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade. To all who participated,
thank you. Once again youve represented your Chapter
Honorably. But not all went as smooth as we wouldve
liked; our position in the parade was a very poor choice on
the staging coordinators. So, Ill be writing a small note on
behalf of SW Chapter in regards to the parade, to the
coordinators, which will also be shared with the Parade
Organizers, in which I will recommend that next year they
stage all Motorcycle participants together & in a forward
position, to minimize the Accordion effect that always
occurs in these types of events. The stop & go from the
bus that was in front of u in order for them to pass out candy
& allow kids to enter the parade route to pick it up, not only
caused the slowdown of the parade progress as well as a
possible safety issue. Again thanks to all who rode in honor
of those who stood for us.

Vice Presidents Message:

It's time for all Southwest Chapter members to

step up to the plate! I'm asking every one of us
to support the Veterans Christmas Ride on
Sunday, December 18th. Come out for the ride
with a stuffed stocking. You can't ride that day?
Come out and help with registration or staging
or clean-up or whatever. Can't do that? Write a
check to the Chapter which will go 100% to the
veterans. Please do something, even if it's
only a check for $5. Speaking of $5, if you're
going on the ride, please bring a couple of fivedollar bills with you. One is for the registration
fee, the other is for the (optional) all-you-caneat pancake breakfast. Having the right bills will
speed up registration and the food line.
I'm told the residents of the Veterans Home are
already asking if "those bikers" are coming
again this year! Let's make it a great day for
these less-fortunate folks who have served our
great country. Please open your hearts (and
your wallets) to make it a Merry and Memorable
Christmas.
I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a New
Year filled with blessings.
Moe

Ride free and ride safe . . .

Robb
Southwest Chapter ABATE

ABATE of Florida, Inc./Southwest Chapter

EXECUTIVE BOARD & TRUSTEES
PO Box 60745, Fort Myers, FL 33906-6745
www.southwest.abateflorida.com
President: Robb Rabell
thesawguide@yahoo.com / 239-458-3136
Vice President: Moe Moser
ironcitysupplyco@yahoo.com / 412-999-3397
Secretary: Gwynne Hickman
Gwynne.hickman@gmail.com / 239-246-2025
Treasurer: Heidi Szolga
love_of_tigers@hotmail.com / 618-616-0870
Sergeant-At-Arms: John Lupo
the_loops@msn.com / 239-850-4905
Asst. Sgt-At-Arms: Don Gator Meredith, Jr.
239-245-3147
Membership Trustee: Heidi Szolga
love_of_tigers@hotmail.com / 618-616-0870
Public Relations: Gwynne Hickman
Gwynne.hickman@gmail.com / 239-246-2025
Legislative Representative: Vacant
Safety Director: Ed Lufkin
Ed@southwestchapter.com / 508-685-9220
Newsletter: Heidi Szolga
love_of_tigers@hotmail.com / 618-616-0870
Webmasters: Taylor Musburger
ABATE@musburger.net / 360-298-1921 and
Ed Lufkin, Ed@southwestchapter.com /
508-685-9220
Chapter Chaplain: Tom Provenzano
tprovenz@comcast.net / 239-267-8641
Products: Vacant
Chapter Rep: Moe Moser
Chapter Rep: Carl Nelson
HELP SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MOTORCYCLE
RIGHTS ORGANIZATION (MRO)
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC./SOUTHWEST CHAPTER

GENERAL MEETING
Six Bends Harley-Davidson, Fort Myers on November 20, 2016
17 members, 1 guest
Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence
Meeting called to order at 10:31 AM
Happy birthday wishes to Margie Fisher, Carl Nelson and Don
(Gator) Meredith
Presidents Report
Robb spoke about the election being over and the Veterans Day
Parade. Please read the Presidents Message on a previous page
for details.
Vice-Presidents Report:
Moe asked all our chapter members to participate in the Veterans
Christmas Ride to the Veterans Home. He discussed the
conversations he had with the representatives of the sponsors and
we might not get the same level of donations as last year. If not,
we may not be able to give the gift cards to the veterans as we did
last year, and may need to go back to everyone bringing a stuffed
stocking or other gift. Lee County Sheriffs Office and the Punta
Gorda Police Department will escort us again this year. Once our
escort ends in Port Charlotte, Heidi and Roger will help direct
riders that may have gotten separated from the group to the home.
The Punta Gorda Legion and other groups will be invited to join
us and the Director of the home will once again be our Grand
Marshall. Moe attended the HOG meeting (and the meeting room
was full ahem) and invited them to participate in the ride and
also informed them of the pancake breakfast. The Cape Coral
American Legion riders have indicated they will attend.
Sergeant-at-Arms, John Lupo, is looking for more volunteers for
the ride. Will everyone please bring two $5.00 bills because
many people will bring a $20 bill and we may need to make
change? Donations will be accepted up to the start of the ride. He
welcomed our guest, Jules, who is a friend of John Lupo and
Larry.
Secretarys Report:
The minutes from the last meeting were published in the
newsletter. Motion to approve made by Carl Nelson, seconded
by Don Tupper. All in favor, motion passed.
Treasurers Report:
Heidi reported the beginning and ending balance of our account.
The deposits were from Bike Night and the expenses were for the
newsletter and the Biker Lives Matter patches purchased from
State. Motion to approve made by Gator, seconded by Charlie
Fisher. All in favor, motion passed.

Legislative Report:
Pres. Robb reported that we have postcards for us to send to our
Legislators to congratulate them on their election win. House
Speaker Corcoran has indicated that he will work with motorcyclists
on our issues.
Safety:
Ed is still waiting for an e-mail from Victor for information
regarding contacts for the Safety program at the local high schools,
but so far, Victor is not responding.
Sergeant-at-Arms:
We still need staging assistants for the Veterans ride. Two members
volunteered. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. and that is covered.
Carl has once again volunteered to be a Road Captain and our flag
bearer.
Products:
We now have year pins, Biker Lives Matter patches and ABATE
postcards available for those who want them.
Old Business:
Reminder about Wednesday night Bike Nights at RackEm Billiards.
There are still raffle tickets for the quilts and gun raffle.
VP Moe went to court regarding Adam King. The suspect was
charged with hit and run with a fatality. His next court date is
January 25th and the judge wants the trial to be no later than August
of next year.
New Business:
Asking for volunteers for the Dec. 10th Bike Night in Cape Coral.
There were staging issues at the Ft. Myers Bike Night, which are
being addressed.
There was a biker down at Bayshore and Slater Rd. the day of the
Elvira Run (Oct. 22nd). PR Trustee Gwynne was asked to get more
information from the Lee County Sheriff Office. (LCSO was later
contacted and referred to FDLE, who is investigating the case. We
have to wait 60 days before any information will be released to the
public).
There was another biker down leaving the Ft. Myers Bike Night at
the corner of Rt. 41 & Hancock Bridge Parkway.
The snowbirds are here and dont see us so we need to ride very
defensively!!!

Membership Report:
Heidi reported for the month of October there were 3 renewals
and 5 new members and reminded 7 members their memberships
will expire at the end of November.

Sun Sports is reaching out to the media for our Veterans ride and a
Charlotte Sun reporter has agreed to cover the event.

Public Relations:
Gwynne reported we will assist Santini Marina Plaza with Bears
for Bears on Dec. 17th. We will ride to the marina in Ft. Myers
Beach to collect the bears, then ride to the Sheriffs office to
deliver them. Please plan to join us!

Motion to adjourn:
Motion to adjourn made by Trudy Rabell and seconded by Carl
Nelson. All in favor, meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.

Get well wishes to Lynne Davis, who had knee surgery this week.

Father Toms Message:

Dear Fellow ABATE Members,
Freedom Isn't Free 2016
Yesterday, we celebrated the Veterans who have given so much for our country. However, it
was so much more than what they have given their country. It was what they had given us.
There are thousands who are suffering physical wounds that will last a lifetime and those suffering
from invisible wounds. It is primarily those invisible wounds, in which it is reported that an
average of 22 veterans a day, take their own lives (see: One final note, at the end).
Several years ago, Kathy and I were honored to have attended the dedication of the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial of Southwest Florida. We saw many bikers there and were able to share our
thoughts.
There were a number of speakers and various presentations made. As the program progressed, there were three thoughts that kept
speaking to me during those presentations.
1. Freedom isnt free.
2. A price is paid for that freedom.
3. With freedom, comes responsibility.
Freedom isnt free. There are seven names on that wall who were either friends, classmates, or acquaintances that I knew, starting in
1954. Three of them are kids (and, I say kids because the last time we all saw each other was when we were in our teens) I went to
school with some from the 1st grade. Some, I went fishing with. And, some I skipped school with on Fridays so we could go camping
and hunting. One of them was killed in Quang Nam, somewhere near DaNang on his very last day in Vietnam, having survived a whole
year of duty there; he was killed during a mortar or rocket attack by the NVA while waiting at an LZ for his flight home. Just prior to
his tour, he married a girl I had dated in high school. Another one; I found his marked grave near our family plot, when I buried my
mother a number of years ago.
During the dedication, I thought of the moms and dads who in a way, sacrificed their sons so we could enjoy the freedoms many of us
take for granted, every moment of our lives. It is a price, which seems like it has to be paid with almost every generation o f Americans.
With the freedom we have, the freedom that has cost us so dearly, comes responsibility. We need to ask ourselves, When was the last
time I voted? When was the last time I wrote and/or contacted a legislator on an important issue, including a motorcycling issue?
When was the last time I told one of my children or grandchildren about my service to my country, my fathers service, my grandfathers
service or a relatives service? When was the last time I exercised my freedom to pray for our fighting personnel? When was the
last time I exercised my freedom to place an American flag outside my home on an American holiday? What if all of a sudden, it was
all taken away? How would you react? How would you feel?
During Easter, Christians from all over the world celebrate the freedom that was won for them. The freedom that was won, it wasnt
free. Someone had to pay the price. A Father had to sacrifice His Son.
The Bible says in Romans 3:23, For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. When nations and groups of people have
fallen away and have acted in their very own selfish ways, outside the laws and principles of an honorable society, in a sense that group
has committed sin. And, more often than not, that sin involves people losing their freedom. Likewise, when we have sinned, we are in
rebellion with God and our freedom has become lost, because we have become a slave to that sin. Just like righteous countries will have
to fight, make sacrifices, pay the price to restore order, security, and our freedoms, our God loves us so much that He sent His Son to
die for us, He sent His Son to wage that battle of freedom for us. God wants us to be free in Him to experience the ultimate freedom so
that we are no longer a slave to sin. Once we have attained that freedom then, God will show us our responsibility to Him.
Our American way of life teaches us:
1. Freedom isnt free.
2. A price is paid for that freedom.
3. With freedom, comes responsibility.
Our Christian way of life teaches us:
1. Freedom isnt free.
2. A price is paid for that freedom. Jesus paid the price so that we dont have to.
3. With freedom, comes responsibility.
Most of us clearly understand the American way. Can you accept Gods way?
Will you take the responsibility of your actions/your sins and put them before God, today?
During Easter we remember the death of Jesus. We remember the burial of Jesus, and we remember His miraculous resurrection on the
third day. Would you follow His example today by:
First, dying to sin... ? No one is perfect. God understands this when He tells us in His Word in Romans 3:23: for all have sinned and
fall short of the glory of God 1John 3:5 says: You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. We
must die to sin, ask forgiveness and repent, if we are to identify with Christ, the One who has no sin.

Second, can you bury the sinful nature? This burial is symbolized by the immersion in Water Baptism. Acts 2:38 says: Repent, and each
of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Titus
3:5 says: He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of
regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit.
Third, when we die to sin, we have buried the sinful nature, and have taken Jesus into our hearts. Would you like to be resurrected with
Him? In John 3:7, Jesus says, "Do not be amazed that I said to you, 'You must be born again.' You cannot inherit the spiritual realm
of Heaven until you have that spiritual resurrection of being born from above. How could one be saved and happy unless his inner nature
and heart is at one with God? Ask yourself, Is my inner nature and heart at one with God? A sinful nature must be transformed
by death, burial, and resurrection, if we are to be at peace during this life and to spend eternity with Him.
This is just between you and God. It is a personal relationship, not religion. Youre not being asked to join a church or become part of a
congregation. Just take a moment and focus on Him. In your heart, just ask Him if He is real, to speak to you in your spirit. Youll
know. Forget about everything else around you and just focus on Him. Its very personal.
Now, ask yourself, Isnt it time to make this right with God? If you are ready to accept this gift and receive what Jesus is providing
for you, this can all be accomplished by a simple prayer and a willingness to allow God to transform your life. Wouldnt it be great to
say, I have been resurrected with Jesus?
If you are ready to receive Him and to receive assurance that if the Lord was to come for you this very day, you would be with Him in
Paradise, then please pray: "Dear God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of Jesus, my heavenly Father, I confess that
I am a sinner and have been separated from You. I ask forgiveness of my sins. I repent and accept this gift of repentance. I confess
with my mouth that your son Jesus is my savior and died for me. I accept that He paid the price for my freedom, 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."
Jesus will take you just the way you are. He wants you to partner with Him in resolving the difficulties and the overcoming of sin in
your life. When I came to Jesus, I had a lot of issues. I still have some. It would have been easy to wimp-out and have said that I will
come to Him when things improve and I get some garbage removed. But, isnt it better to face things with Him, than without Him?
The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon you, and, be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance
upon you, and, give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26).
One final note: If you are one of those suffering from an invisible wound, it is okay to talk with someone about it. If you are suffering
from guilt, even if it is something that happened in which you may not have had too much control over, you can be released into freedom
through the blood of Jesus. If God can forgive you (He already has), then you can forgive yourself and live the more abundant life He
promises.
Blessings and hugs,
Pastor Tom (Estero River ABATE Life Member and Southwest ABATE Chapter Chaplain) and Chaplain Kathy (SW ABATE Life
Member)- tprovenz@comcast.net 239-267-8641

Membership Report and Spotlight:

For the month of November we had one renewal and one new member - - welcome Jules Verbeeck!
Memberships that will expire at the end of December are Diane Bogenrieder, Lauren Castrovinci, Jimmie Dennis, Daniel
Mele, Sam Saunders, Claire Schneider, Madeline Schulte and Bernadette Walters. Please see me about your renewal.
To become a member, simply complete the application on Page 15 of this Newsletter and mail it to ABATE Southwest
Chapter, PO Box 60745, Fort Myers, FL 33906 along with cash or check for $20 annual or $600 life payable to Southwest
Chapter or come to our next Chapter Meeting on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Six Bends Harley-Davidson.
And a shout out to the most holiday festive ABATE family that helped support our fellow
ABATE Chapter, Peace River, on their annual Christmas Toy Run held on Sunday, November
13, 2016, John and Fran Lupo and their dog Pinuccia.
It was a beautiful day and lots of toys were collected for needy children.

Heidi Szolga
Southwest Chapter ABATE Membership Trustee

Legislative Report:
Now that the election is over, lets reach out to those that are new to Government and those that have been re-elected
in Government. You can go to www.myfloridahouse.com, click on Representative, find your local Representative,
enter your address for your local representative. Also go to www.flsenate.gov, click on Senators, find your Legislators
and enter your address for your local legislator. If the representative has two addresses, one in Tallahassee and one in
their district office, please try to use the district office as it will reach the representative much quicker.
Now is the time to use the postcards that we have obtained for this specific purpose. Please send these to your local
representatives congratulating them on their election/reelection. Also consider adding a notation about how Southwest
Chapter of ABATE of Florida, Inc., looks forward to working with him/her. Finally, try to add a personal touch to
your postcard.
Here are some addresses, but make sure you search for your specific representative so we reach a wider scale . . .
Francis Rooney is a new elect
Representative Francis Rooney
PO Box 2679
Fort Myers, FL 33902

Lizbeth Benacquisto was reelected

Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto
2310 First Street, Unit 305
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Senator Bill Nelson

2000 Main Street, Suite 801
Fort Myers, FL 33901

Marco Rubio was reelected

Senator Marco Rubio
3299 E. Tamiami Trail, Suite 106
Naples, FL 34112

Dane Eagle was reelected

Representative Dane Eagle
1039 SE 9th Place, #310
Cape Coral, FL 33990-3131

December, 2016
Sun

Mon

Tues

11:30am 11
Chapter
Meeting - Six
Bends HD

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Annual
Veterans
Christmas Ride
9am-3pm

25

26

Wed

Rack Em 7
Cruis-In on
47th Terrace
7-10pm
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Cruis-In on
47th Terrace
7-10pm
20 Rack Em 21
Cruis-In on
47th Terrace
7-10pm
6

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Rack Em 28
Cruis-In on
47th Terrace
7-10pm

Thurs

Fri

Sat

15

16

10
Cape Coral
Bike Night
5-10pm
Bears for 17
Bears Ft.
Myers Beach.
Take to LCSO

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29

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Sun

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Meeting - Six
Bends HD

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Rack Em 4
Cruis-In on
47th Terrace
7-10pm
Rack Em 11

Cruis-In on
47th Terrace
7-10pm
Rack Em 18
Cruis-In on
47th Terrace
7-10pm
Rack Em 25
Cruis-In on
47th Terrace
7-10pm

Thurs

Fri

Sat

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Bike Night
5-10pm
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SOUTHWEST CHAPTER LIFE MEMBERS

Kim Adair
Keith Baker
Bill Barber
Darrell Barnett
Denee Bartels
Karl Bartling
Karl Bartling, III
James Bogenrieder
Scott Blink
Chet Budz
James Burkholder
Nora Burkholder
Don Campbell
Ellen Campson
Frances Cazes
Wayne Cerra
Jonathan Conant
Terry Covington
Audrey Cran
Rick Cran
Rob Cran
Robert Cruz Crusan
Jim Crystal
Dan Curry
John DAgostino
Kim DAgostino
Biffle Davis
Lynne Davis
Mary Dicenzo-Porter
Al Diagiaco
Frank Disomma
Cindy Doak
Randy Eck
Marius Espeleta
Jeffery Fielder
Harry Foster
Leather Foster
Brian Galvin

Sonny Gartrell
Steven Goldstein
Lynnda Gray
Larry Gullin
Bob Hall
Hans Holberg
Rodney Hollingsworth
Misti Hollingsworth
Harry Hoover
Jeff Hoover
Jonathan Hunt
George Huttman
Susan Red Huttman
Dan Jackson
Cindy C.J. Jordan
Frankie Kennedy
Ed LaCombe
Richard Leon
Julio Lopez
Mary Ann Rivera-Lopez
KD Marlowe
Don Meredith Jr.
Kenneth Miller
John Mitchell
Jay Monttetit
Moe Moser
Taylor Musburger
Carl Nelson
Steve Newton
Tami Newton
Terry Padilla
Bob Penn
Asuncsion Peppers
Richard Peppers
Kathleen Provenzano
Rev. Thomas Provenzano
Frank E. Rhorer
Bill Robinson
Janet Rolfe

Tabitha Rossi
Roland Salsberry
Bruce Scheiner
Juergen Wolfgang Schmidt
Jencye Schmitt
Jerry Schmitt
Elsie Seif
Doug Sepanak
Robert Simon
Kelly Smith
Roger Smith
Randall Spivey
Richard Stergulz
Sandy Stergulz
Grandpa Steward
Lynda Stewart
S. Wade Stogran
Russell Sullivan
Heidi Szolga
Scott Turner
Ruth Vorys
Teresa Webster
D. Payton Wells
Michael Wieland
Jama Wyatt
Steve Wyatt
Life Members Who
Have Passed Away
Jerry Barnett
Maggie Cran
Ginny DAsti
John Kennedy
Russell May
Rev. Rea Means
Jo Ann Miller
Jim Mozeleski

To become a Life Member contact the Membership Trustee on Page 4

Southwest Chapter Products

Chapter Patch Large (Members Only) $25.00
Chapter Patch Small - $7.00
Chapter Flag - $25.00

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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

Southwest Chapter P.O. Box 60745 Fort Myers, FL 33906
ADVERTISING RATE SCHEDULE
AND APPLICATION

BUSINESS CARD
QUARTER PAGE
HALF PAGE
FULL PAGE

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$200.00

12 Months
$ 80.00
$135.00
$245.00
$375.00

Please submit all artwork in PDF or JPEG format. Email advertisement artwork/information and/or questions to
abateswc@yahoo.com. All advertising MUST be approved by ABATE of Florida, Inc., Southwest Chapter.
Forward this completed form and payment to above P.O. Box. Checks payable to Southwest Chapter
Business Name:
Address:
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DONATIONS TO ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. OR SOUTHWEST CHAPTER ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE AS
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES.

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ABATE of Florida, Inc.

Southwest Chapter
P.O. Box 60745 Fort Myers, FL 33906
Southwest.abateflorida.com

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
SEE PAGE 4 FOR MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE INFORMATION
Name (Please Print Legibly):
Mailing Address:

City

State

Zip Code + Four

Phone: (Include Area Code):

May we use your phone number for our phone tree?

YES

NO

Email Address:
Are you a registered Voter?

YES

NO

Please list your voting districts from your Voter Registration Card:
FL House

Name of Chapter you wish to join:

FL Senate

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If you are a member of more than one chapter, please designate your home chapter

Select ONE of the following:

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Memberships are open to anyone 18 years of age or older. All members receive with their paid membership a membership
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