ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
Newsletter
July 2017 Volume XLI Issue VI

Next Chapter Meeting Sunday, July 16th @ Six Bends Harley Davidson at 10:30 a.m.

ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

The only Motorcyclists Rights Organization in the State of Florida
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ABATE: American Bikers Aimed Towards Education
We lobby and educate the Government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image.
ABATE of Florida, Inc. 2010 ABATE of Florida, Inc., Southwest Chapter. All rights reserved. ABATE of Florida, Inc.
and the Southwest Chapter does not condone drinking while riding or driving.

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 ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. SOUTHWEST CHAPTER MEETING:
MISSION STATEMENT

We are a non-profit organization of SUNDAY, JULY 16TH @ 10:30 a.m.

motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life.
We lobby and educate the government and the at SIX BENDS HARLEY DAVIDSON
general public to promote motorcycling in a 9501 Thunder Road
safe and positive image. We endeavor to enlist Fort Myers, FL 33913
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 MEMBER MATERIAL DEADLINE,
awareness. We ARE NOT A CLUB OR NEW ADVERTISERS AND/OR AD
GANG. We fund our work through toy runs, CHANGE DEADLINE:
poker runs, campouts and other motorcycle
activities. We are your neighbors and friends
who work, pay taxes and get involved with our 20th of the month for editorial and Board
community. We serve and support our country approval
and believe in freedom. We use all legal means
to protect our rights without infringing on the
rights of others.
IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT
OUR GOALS
Southwest Chapter Newsletter
To become a powerful and viable political
force in legislative matters concerning the
Issue date: July 2017
motorcyclist;
To promote safe riding habits without PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY
infringing on individual freedoms; ABATE of Florida, Inc.
To motivate bikers to write letters to their SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
legislators before, during and after the PO Box 60745
legislative session; and Fort Myers, FL 33906
To furnish our members with a newsletter to
keep all bikers informed in regard to upcoming www.southwest.abateflorida.com
legislation.

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.
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 Presidents Message and Report:
Hello All,

Well, we got through the Board of Directors election and we have some new
faces and some familiar ones on our Chapter Board of Directors. Once again,
for the Board Members who vacated their seats, you have the thanks of
Membership and myself for your service to our Chapter.

Now I would like to ask our Membership to welcome and thank the new faces on our Board. Let me introduce
Vice President Kevin Kelsey, Chapter Secretary Lily Arenas and Sgt. At Arms Glenn Pannenbakkeras for me,
it will be a real treat to work with them. The other changes on the Board are: Heidi Szolga will remain as
Newsletter Editor, Gwynne Hickman as PR/Communication, Ed Lufkin as Safety Director, Ken Miller
Teddybear will remain as Legislative Trustee. Also, Moe and Heidi will remain as Chapter Delegates. Now,
there are only two posts left vacant, that I hope we can fill within the next coming days: Membership Trustee
and Products. June was also a good month for membership with five new members. These new members are
also members of the Ft. Myers Women in the Wind Chapter. Wed like to welcome them all and thank them for
joining us.

Ride Safe & Free.

Robb

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 Vice Presidents Message: ABATE of Florida, Inc./Southwest Chapter
EXECUTIVE BOARD & TRUSTEES
PO Box 60745, Fort Myers, FL 33906-6745
Hi. My name is Kevin Kelsey. Im proud to be the new www.southwest.abateflorida.com
Southwest Chapter Vice President.
President: Robb Rabell
Im going to try to make some improvements in our Chapter. thesawguide@yahoo.com / 239-458-3136
I would like to get some suggestions from all of you. Let me
know what we need to do to get more members to show up Vice President: Kevin Kelsey
for meetings and participate in functions. Kevinkelsey62@yahoo.com / 239-470-1442
Our meetings are short. They are the third Sunday of each Secretary: Lily Arenas
month and they start at 10:30 a.m. at Six Bends Harley Lilyac14@gmail.com / 239-362-8492
Davidson in their upstairs meeting room. Come a little early
for breakfast, as Six Bends provides free bagels, cream Treasurer: Rob Cran
cheese, coffee, soda and snacks. 239-888-3755
So come for a meet and greet. I would like to meet you all. Sergeant-At-Arms: Glen Pannenbakker
Thank you, glenpann@comcast.net / 215-416-5885
Kevin
Membership Trustee: VACANT

Public Relations: Gwynne Hickman

Gwynne.hickman@gmail.com / 239-246-2025

Legislative Representative: Ken Teddy Bear

Miller
Kenm0612@gmail.com / 239-771-8707

Safety Director: Ed Lufkin

Vm101bat@gmail.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, vm101bat@gmail.com / 508-685-9220

Chapter Chaplain: Tom Provenzano

tprovenz@comcast.net / 239-267-8641

Products: Vacant

Chapter Rep: Moe Moser

Chapter Rep: Heidi Szolga

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 June 18, 2017
17 Members Safety Directors Report:
Silence phones, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence Ed has reached out to the various high schools in the Cape, but was
Meeting called to order at 10:34 a.m. informed they dont have their schedules yet for the next school
year, so they cannot make any plans. We will look at getting into
Presidents Report: some clubs, retirement centers, home owner associations, etc.
Robb reminded everyone of the nominations for the Executive Please let Ed know if you have any ideas or suggestions as to who
Board that we already have and there will be seminars July 8th and we can reach out to.
9th in Ocala for those who are elected. He asked people to please
step up and volunteer for our chapter. Sergeant At Arms Report:
John reminded everyone that it is the rainy season so remember to
Vice-Presidents Report: check your tires, brakes and increase your distance from vehicles
Moe said he will be going to court again Monday to find out what in front of you.
happens at the hearing for Adam Costello and invited anyone to go
with him if they want. Several said they would go with him. Moe Old Business:
reviewed the nominations we already have and opened it up for The Executive positions were all uncontested so we can bypass the
any new nominations or for someone to declare themselves. vote.
Secretary none. No one declared themselves. Treasurer Robb
nominated Rob Cran (Big Bird), who accepted; there were no other New Business:
nominations. Rob had to decline the previous nomination of Vice- Heidi read her report from the State meeting that she and Moe
President. Vice-President - Robb nominated Kevin Kelsey, who attended. At this point the old board stepped down from their
accepted; no other nominations and no one declared themselves. positions and new board came forward. The appointments for
President Robb had previously accepted the nomination, there trustees was held accordingly. Glen Pannenbakker accepted
were no others. Sergeant-at-arms, Heidi Szolga and Moe Moser agreed to be State
Delegates, Heidi Szolga also agreed to continue to do the Chapter
The 3 positions were uncontested, but there was none for Newsletters, Ken Teddybear Miller will continue to be our
Secretary. Lily Arenas stepped up and volunteered to take the Legislative Trustee and, Gwynne Hickman agreed to stay on as
position temporarily until someone else could be found. Robb will PR/Communications for now. But will step down if someone else
contact the state board to see if an officer can hold 2 positions on wants to do PR, Ed Lufkin has agreed to remain as Safety Director.
our chapters Executive Board. Carl Nelson nominated Lily At this time Membership and Products are vacant.
Arenas for Secretary, she accepted. (Many thanks to Lily for
stepping up to keep our chapter from closing!!!) The Trustee Robb thanked the previous Board members for their help and
positions will be appointed by the new Board before this meeting service. Thank you and congratulations to the NEW BOARD OF
is over. DIRECTORS!

Secretarys Report: Motion to Adjourn:

Gwynne mentioned the error in the minutes from the last meeting Motion to adjourn was made by Heidi, seconded by Gwynne, all
and that it had been corrected. She asked if there were any other in favor, meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
corrections, being none, she asked for a motion to approve the
minutes. Motion made by John Lupo, seconded by Carl Nelson,
all in favor, motion carried.

Treasurers Report:
Heidi reported the beginning and ending balances of our account.
The income was from memberships, donations at Bike Night and
gun raffle ticket sales. Expenses were for the newsletter, postage
and Bike Night expenses. The report is available for anyone to look
at if they want. Motion to accept made by Kevin Kelsey, seconded
by Fran Lupo, all in favor, motion carried.

Membership Report:
We had 3 new members in May, no renewals. Robb welcomed our
member Lily Arenas, who is the President of the local chapter of
Women of the Wind, former Secretary for LAMA, and wants to be
able to help out.

Legislative Report:
Ken (Teddy Bear) gave a brief report, please read his report in this
newsletter.

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Father Toms Message:
Dear Fellow ABATE Members,

Whos Your Real Father/Daddy?

How many times have we heard this question in conversations? The
thought of a father, can bring a whole range of emotions, depending
upon a relationship and/or lack thereof with an earthly male figure. Our
earthly father should be the one who cared, provided, and took care of us.
Particularly, in our earlier years

Ask yourself this, Who is my real daddy? Or, Who is my father?

For many, the question is a very difficult one to respond to. Many times, children are raised without a father
figure and/or a positive male role model. Or, the natural father may have been someone that abused your mother,
you, and/or your siblings. The father may be someone that was married more to his work than to your mother.
He may not have known how to be a father because he had no role model in his life. He may have been alcoholic
or drug addicted. You may have never remembered your father giving you a hug or telling you that he loves you.
Rather than being there and guiding you when you messed up as a kid or teenager, he made you feel like an
embarrassment.

Because of all the above (and, much more than can be described in this one or two page letter were almost sure
that many reading this will have their own story to tell), many have a serious problem in understanding God as
the Father. Many have difficulty in coming to know Him and coming to Him through Jesus Christ His Son,
because of whats happened in the past and from not having a healthy relationship with our earthly father. And,
it has/or may still be affecting your relationships with others, particularly with your loved ones.

Look to God as the One who really cares for us. First, Go to Him in prayer. Jesus says in Matthew 6:8, your
Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 This, then, is how you should pray:Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our
daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one. NIV

John 16:27, The Father Himself loves you

John 16:32, I am not alone because the Father is with me.

Matthew 6:25-33, - Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your
body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air;
they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more
valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? And why do you worry about
clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in
all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today
and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe youyou of little faith?1 So do not worry,
saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all
these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry
about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. NIV

Romans 8:31, If God be for us, who can be against us?

Remember the story of the Prodigal Son? This is really a story about us and the relationship we have with God
as the Father. The son wanted his inheritance, NOW. So, it was given and he left his fathers household. He
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spent and squandered it all. He ended up feeding pigs and eating like them, too. So, he went back to his fathers
land planning to tell his father that he had sinned and was sorry. But, as he was nearing his fathers place, the
father saw him way off in the distance. The father was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw
his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 NIV

A biblical scholar once wrote, He wants you to end worry and abandon yourself to His love and care The
Fathers love for you is of no value, if it is not known. If it is known and not acted upon, it is of no value. It is
truth acted upon that brings dividends to the heart. You must learn to trust in Him with all your heart and to stop
leaning upon your own understanding E.W. Kenyon What Happened from the Cross to the Throne.

Are you ready to abandon yourself to Him? Are you ready to accept the true and perfect Father that you never
had? You may have had a good earthly father. However, you can have so much more!

Are YOU ready? Please pray this, with your whole heart, Dear God, I accept you as 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 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 have prayed this and/or wish to
talk, call us at 239-267-8641

Blessings,

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

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Legislative Report:
By: Teddybear
Good Morning Freedom Fighters:

From Darrin Scribe Brooks

Hey Everyone,

Bad news....
Gov. Scott vetoed the safety money AGAIN this year. We will keep that in mind when he runs for the US senate.

PUTNAM LEADS MONEY CHASE IN STATE RACES

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 13, 2017......... Candidates seeking to follow Gov. Rick Scott are off to a fast
fundraising start, with new reports showing Adam Putnam holding a money advantage in the 2018 governor's race.
Putnam, the two-term Republican state agriculture commissioner who kicked off his campaign May 10 in Bartow, raised nearly
$1.2 million through the end of May for his campaign account, according to a report filed Monday with the state Division of
Elections.

ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES GIVES BOOST TO PUTNAM COMMITTEE

With help from one of the state' most-powerful business groups, Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam's Florida
Grown political committee has raised more than $376,000 in June according to the committee's website. Two PACs tied to
Associated Industries of Florida combined to contribute $250,000 to Florida Grown last week. In all, Florida Grown had raised
$376,005 from June 1 to June 16, according to the website.

During that period, Putnam's committee also received $25,000 from Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and $25,000 from United
States Sugar Corp. A full report of June finance activity will be filed with the state Division of Elections by a July 10 deadline.
Florida Grown, which likely will play a key role in Putnam's 2018 campaign, had about $9 million on hand as of the end of May.
His political committee, Florida Grown, raised another $1 million in May, bringing the total to $12.35 million for the fund, which
Putnam created after his re-election to the Cabinet in 2014.

Between the two accounts, Putnam had about $10 million in cash available to spend on his campaign as of May 31. Major
contributors to his political committee in May included $100,000 from A. Duda and Sons, an Oviedo-based agriculture company,
$100,000 from the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association and $50,000 from the phosphate industry. Also, Florida Grown in May
received a transfer of more than $221,000 from a prior fund, SSLP Political Committee, records show.

On the Democratic side, former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham of Tallahassee piled up about $1.6 million after she joined the
governor's race in May. She raised more than $435,000 for her campaign account and another $1.16 million for her political
committee, Our Florida, bringing the fund's total above $1.8 million, records show. After expenditures, Graham had about $1.9
million to spend on her campaign. Her political committee was bolstered by a transfer last month of $950,000 from a prior
congressional campaign fund, records show.

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Major contributors to Graham have included $100,000 from James Finch, a Lynn Haven developer, and $50,000 from Wayne
Hogan, a Jacksonville trial lawyer.

Andrew Gillum, the Democratic mayor of Tallahassee, raised $97,000 for his gubernatorial campaign fund in May, bringing the
total to $499,000. He had raised a total of $662,000 for his political committee, Forward Florida.
Gillum had about $763,000 to spend on his campaign. Major contributors have included $150,000 from George and Alex
Soros and $50,000 from television producer Norman Lear. (Emphasis is mine because they are from outside Florida - Scribe)

Chris King, a Winter Park businessman, raised some $221,000 for his Democratic gubernatorial campaign in May, records show.
It included $100,000 for his campaign account, bringing the total to nearly $1.5 million. King previously made a $1 million
personal donation to his campaign account. His political committee, Rise and Lead, raised $121,000 in May, bringing its total to
about $544,000. King had about $1.6 million to spend on his campaign, records show. His largest contributor in May was $100,000
from Sam of Heathrow, an Orlando development company. Prior major contributions included $179,000 from Paul Morgan, one
of King's business partners, and $166,000 from David King, his father who is a Winter Park attorney. State candidates and political
committees were required to file updated campaign-finance reports by a Monday night deadline. The 2018 election cycle is
expected to be costly, at least in part because the governor's office and three Cabinet seats will be on the ballot.

In the race to replace Putnam as agriculture commissioner, state Sen. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, raised nearly $50,000 for
her campaign in May, bringing her total to $384,000. Her political committee, Saving Florida's Heartland, has raised more than
$1 million. She had about $722,000 available to spend on her campaign as of May 31, records show.

Rep. Matt Caldwell, R-North Fort Myers, raised about $102,000 for his agriculture commissioner campaign in May, the first
month of his campaign, records show. His political committee, Friends of Matt Caldwell, had raised a total of $763,000. He had
about $720,000 in cash on hand.

Paul Paulson, an Orlando businessman and another agriculture commissioner candidate, had raised $396,000 for his Republican
campaign, including $393,000 in loans, records show. He had spent $108,000.

Former state Rep. Baxter Troutman, R-Winter Haven, entered the agriculture commissioner's race this week. Although he hasn't
filed a report yet, his campaign announced he would loan $2.5 million to the campaign.

On the Democratic side, Michael Christine, a University of Miami law student, had raised $3,559 for his agriculture
commissioner campaign.

In the race to succeed Attorney General Pam Bondi, state Rep. Jay Fant, R-Jacksonville, raised about $80,000 in May, the first
month of his campaign, records show. His political committee, Pledge This Day, had raised nearly $226,000 through the end of
May, with the largest recent contribution of $9,000 coming from J.B. Coxwell Contracting in Jacksonville. He had a total of
$157,000 to spend on his campaign.

Republican Ashley Moody, a former Hillsborough County circuit judge who has the backing of Bondi, was not required to file a
report this week because she opened her campaign account June 1, the day after the end of the reporting period.

Democrat Ryan Torrens, an attorney from Hillsborough County who opened his campaign account on May 22, raised $3,618,
records show.

In the race for chief financial officer, former Democratic state Sen. Jeremy Ring, who opened his campaign account on May
30, reported no financial activity. But a political committee affiliated with Ring, Florida Action Fund PC, reported raising $18,500
last month and spending $12,000, records show.

DEMOCRAT PLANS TO SEEK CALDWELL HOUSE SEAT

As Rep. Matt Caldwell prepares to leave the Legislature next year, a Democrat has become the second candidate seeking to
replace him in a Lee County House District. North Fort Myers Democrat Mark Lipton opened a campaign account this week to
run in House District 79, according to the state Division of Elections website. Lipton joined Cape Coral Republican Michelle
Graham, who opened an account in March. Graham had raised $37,970 in contributions and loaned $5,000 to her campaign as
of May 31. Caldwell, R-North Fort Myers, is running for state agriculture commissioner next year and could not run again for the
House because of term limits.

DEMOCRATS TRY TO BUILD SUPPORT IN GOVERNOR'S RACE

HOLLYWOOD, June 17, 2017......... With 14 months to go before they face their party's voters, the three declared Democratic

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candidates for governor gingerly began outlining their different approaches to the race during a forum Saturday in front of a
packed room of activists.

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, former Congresswoman Gwen Graham and businessman Chris King did not clash much
on the issues, and weren't expected to, as organizers made it clear from the beginning of the forum that it was not supposed to be
a debate.

The candidates hewed closely to Democratic positions on issues like the environment, education, health care and the minimum
wage. A controversial and wide-ranging education bill known as HB 7069, signed this week by Gov. Rick Scott, came in for a
hammering from the candidates. "And when a Democrat is elected governor, and I hope it will be me, our first priority will be to
turn back this regressive, horrible legislation that takes away from our kids the opportunity to learn," Gillum said.

Still, it was the first chance to see the three candidates side-by-side, discussing the challenges facing Florida and the party that
hasn't won a gubernatorial election since 1994. It provided a few contours to a race still taking shape, particularly as prominent
trial lawyer John Morgan and Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine are still weighing whether to jump in.

Gillum continued to try to pursue liberal voters in the Democratic base energized by the election last year of Republican President
Donald Trump, who narrowly won in Florida. The mayor touted his clash with the National Rifle Association over local gun laws
and his early moves to welcome same-sex marriage in Tallahassee. He also told the crowd that digging in was a way to reach out
to Floridians who feel left behind by the Republican dominance of Tallahassee --- and a way to win. "We're going to stand up
unapologetically and stand firmly on what we believe in. ... My opinion is the only way we win is by bringing those folks out to
the ballot by telling them that we stand with them too," Gillum said.

He also took an implicit shot at Graham, who has come under scrutiny from some on the left for her voting record in Congress
when she represented a swing district in Northwest Florida. "The truth is ... that we gotta make sure that people understand that
we're not trying to be Republican-lite," he said.

Graham, on the other hand, tried to use her experience winning that district in 2014 to her advantage. "I won with your help in a
red year, a red Republican wave and a red district," she said. Graham did not run for re-election last year, following a court-
ordered redistricting that made her former seat far friendlier turf for Republicans. She also tried to obscure traces of moderation
that might hurt her during an election cycle in which the Democratic Party seems to be moving left. She called repeatedly for a
public option in health care and joined Gillum, in particular, in bashing the standardized school-testing regime that has been a
Republican hallmark for two decades. "I will end the testing culture that has taken over our schools," she said, adding that she
would also do away with the school grades that come from those tests. "Every school is an 'A' school in this state."

King, a real-estate developer who works in affordable housing and is making his first bid for office, pushed the need for
Democratic candidates to promote economic development and growth --- saying the GOP has largely dominated on those issues
in recent years. "We have been beaten over and over by the Republicans. ... We need to be speaking from the same tune on a
broad-based economic message that lifts people up, that lifts wages up and that tells the story very clearly that the Republican
one-party government has mismanaged this economy," he said. The Winter Park developer focused on the need to help "home-
grown" businesses by trying to generate additional capital for small firms.

The forum took place in Broward County at the party's annual "Leadership Blue" weekend, which includes an annual fundraising
dinner expected to host 1,250 people. Former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, who is up for re-election in
2018, were scheduled to speak to the Saturday night gathering.

FIELD SET IN ORANGE COUNTY HOUSE ELECTION

Four Republicans and one Democrat formally qualified before a noon Tuesday deadline to run in a special election to succeed
former state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle, R-Orlando, in an Orange County House district. Republicans John Newstreet, Robert
Olszewski, Bruno Portigliatti and Usha Jain and Democrat Paul Chandler qualified for the House District 44 race, according
to the state Division of Elections website. Eisnaugle resigned from the House after being appointed last month as a judge on the
5th District Court of Appeal. The special primary election will be held Aug. 15, while the special general election is scheduled for
Oct. 10.

REPUBLICAN FILES FOR MORAITIS HOUSE SEAT

With Rep. George Moraitis, R-Fort Lauderdale, facing term limits next year, a Republican candidate has emerged to try to
succeed him in Broward County's House District 93.
Pompano Beach Republican David Hasenauer opened a campaign account Tuesday to run for the seat in 2018, according to the
state Division of Elections website. Three Democrats --- Emma Collum, Jonathon May and Stephanie Myers --- have also

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opened accounts to run for the open seat.

Meanwhile in Central Florida, state Rep. Colleen Burton, R-Lakeland, has drawn a new Democratic challenger as she seeks to
win another term in 2018. Lakeland Democrat Jason Montgomery opened an account last week to run in Polk County's House
District 40. Lakeland Democrat Shandale Terrell earlier opened an account for the race. Burton had raised $34,000 for her re-
election bid as of May 31, according to the Division of Elections website.

DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR ELECTION FILINGS

Cape Corals municipal elections are fast approaching. There are four seats on the ballot: Mayor, Council Districts 1, 4 and 6. The
current council member for District 5, Rana Erbrick, has filed for mayor and if she resigns to confirm her run for the mayors
chair, District 5 could become an additional seat for Cape Coral voters to fill. All seats are non-partisan elections open to a Cape
Coral resident who has lived in the city full-time for the continuous year. Council members must reside in their respective districts.
The terms are for four years.

To run for office you must complete paperwork with the City Clerks Office. That includes a financial disclosure form and
presentation of the applicants voter registration card. An appointment of campaign treasurer and a designation of campaign
depository must be completed by the qualifying deadline of July 7 at 1 p.m. Fees are $426 to run for council seats and $516 for
the mayors chair. The primary election will be Sept. 12 and will narrow the candidates down to two. From there, the remaining
candidates will square off in the Nov. 7 elections.

CAPE CORAL GEARS UP FOR EARLY VOTING AND COUNCIL DEBATES

Cape Coral will offer numerous early voting opportunities. For the Sept. 12 primary election, voters will be able to cast their
ballots at the Cape Coral Library (921 SW 39th Terrace) and the Cape Coral Branch Office (1031 SE 9th Place #3) on Sept. 5, 6,
7, 8 and 9. Down the road, those two locations will provide early voting for the Nov. 7 general election on Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1, 2,
3 and 4.

Voters will get a chance to learn more about the candidates when the city and CapeTV 98 broadcasts two nights of debate before
the primaries on Aug. 24 and 25 and before the general election on Oct. 26 and 27. Those debates will begin at 7 p.m. and be
broadcast live from the Cape Coral City Council chambers. According to the City of Cape Coral Clerk's Office, Sherri Leonard
has withdrawn from the Cape Coral Mayor's race.

See you in the wind,

'TEDDYBEAR'

Quote of the Month: There is no group in America that can withstand the force of an
aroused public opinion. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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 SOUTHWEST CHAPTER LIFE MEMBERS
Kim Adair Sonny Gartrell Tabitha Rossi
Keith Baker Steven Goldstein Roland Salsberry
Bill Barber Lynnda Gray Bruce Scheiner
Darrell Barnett Larry Gullin Juergen Wolfgang Schmidt
Denee Bartels Bob Hall Jencye Schmitt
Karl Bartling Hans Holberg Jerry Schmitt
Karl Bartling, III Rodney Hollingsworth Elsie Seif
James Bogenrieder Misti Hollingsworth Doug Sepanak
Scott Blink Harry Hoover Robert Simon
Chet Budz Jeff Hoover Kelly Smith
James Burkholder Jonathan Hunt Roger Smith
Nora Burkholder George Huttman Randall Spivey
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 CELEBRATING OUR INDEPENDENCE

As you know, this month America celebrates its 241st birthday& as we celebrate the 4th & cookout
with friends & family or go to the beach & go see the fireworks at night, we celebrate our Independence
Day. So what does the word Independence really meanwhat does it imply?. Its actually more than
just our Independence from England. It defines our spirit, the American Spirit. The spirit of Mans
willingness to live in Liberty & Freedom, a Spirit of Self Governance, a Spirit of Self Reliance & a Spirit
to Live our lives according to our will and where our skills & knowledge can & shall be exploited by us,
for our own benefit & for our families.

So as you celebrate the 4th, I hope youll take a moment & reflect on those 56 men who as they wrote:
with firm reliance on the protection of Devine Providence signed their names onto the
Declaration, and this they did knowingly that they could be Signing their death warrantsfor their
names on such a bold Declaration, would make them all Traitors to the Crown. They also knew that
this Independence would not come without a struggle, that we would most likely have to fight what
was at that time, the worlds only Superpower. So they outlined in the second half of the Declaration,
and; submitted to a candid world the 29 grievances that gave reason to the Declaration of
Independenceand later these same grievances & usurpations would bring forth our Constitution &
the Bill of Rights. (the first 10 Amendments). So in closing, I hope well never forget, their dedication
& sacrifice of these courageous men, when they wrote: we pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes
& our sacred Honor

Celebrate proudly, American is the greatest country in the world.

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 ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.
Southwest Chapter
P.O. Box 60745 Fort Myers, FL 33906

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 ABATE of Florida, Inc.
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P.O. Box 60745 Fort Myers, FL 33906
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