Southwest Chapter of ABATE of Florida August 2012 Newsletter

ABATE of Florida, Inc. ~ Southwest Chapter
Volume XLVI, Issue XII

AUGUST 2012

Do YOU Ride a Motorcycle? Is YOUR VOICE Heard by our LAW MAKERS?
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Hello Everyone, I want to start off by letting you all know how excited I am to belong to the Southwest Chapter. As many of you know, times have changed and the economy may be sluggish, but, the Southwest Chapter is growing. Nothing but positive things are going on. You have a very strong Board of Directors and many ambitious new and seasoned members. Let’s grow, gain, and share our passion for what we believe in. ABATE of Florida, Inc. is a Legislative and Safety oriented Organization built by members from all walks of life, riding all kinds of bikes and dressing in all different “biker”, Rider” attire. The one thing that bonds us all together is the right to Freedom of Choice. Moving forward, this Chapter will continue to promote safe roads and fight against Totalitarian Enactments for the greater good. Thank you to all of you who show your support through leadership, membership, and friendship. Ride smart, ride safe Wayne

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President Wayne Cerra 239-989-3349 Vice President Jimmie Dennis 239-440-4213 Secretary Tracy Davis 239-645-7936 Treasurer Todd “KC” Burns 239-634-3080 Sergeant At Arms Ken Coon 765-464-9542 Membership Trustee John Ottervanger 239-699-2814 PR/Communications Wayne Cerra 239-989-3349 Legislative Ken “Teddybear” Miller 239-693-7035 Newsletter Editor Kevin Barfield 239-771-2804 Products Jimmie Dennis 239-440-4213 Safety Coordinator Victor Piorkowski 239-823-6159 Webmaster Taylor Musburger 239-334-1620 State Delegate Frank Kennedy 239-849-9065 State Delegate Pam Mix 239-362-8807 Advertising Jimmie Dennis 239-440-4213 Photographer Taylor “ATM” Musburger 239-334-1620 Chapter Chaplain Tom Provenzano 239-267-8641 Road Captain Scott Turner 239-677-2310 Sport Bike Liaison Eddie “Crash” Mix 239-440-4064 Sport Bike Liaison David ”Flip” Johnston 239-281-3419 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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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 Florida’s 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/

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(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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Our American way of life & Our Christian way of life teaches us:  Freedom isn’t free.  A price is paid for that freedom.  With freedom, comes responsibility. Most of us, clearly understand the American way. Can you accept God’s way? Will you take the responsibility of your actions/your sins and put them before God, today? Last Easter we remembered the death of Jesus. We remember the burial of Jesus, and we remember is 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?” If there is any question in your mind, that you are challenged to make a change. 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. You’re not being asked to join a church or become part of a congregation. It is not about me or any other person. 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. You’ll know. Forget about everything else around you and just focus on Him. It’s very personal. Now, ask yourself, “Isn’t 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. Wouldn’t 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 this after me. "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 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 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 in my life. 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 out of my life. But, isn’t 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). Blessings, Pastor Tom (Estero River ABATE Life Member and Southwest ABATE Chapter Chaplain) and Chaplain Kathy (SW ABATE Life Member)www.messiahsmessengers.org or [email protected] 239-267-8641

DEAR FELLOW ABATE MEMBERS
Freedom Isn't Free Several years ago, Kathy and I were honored to have attended the dedication of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial of Southwest Florida. We saw many bikers there and, were able to share our thoughts with many of them, who happened to be some of you. 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.  Freedom isn’t free.  A price is paid for that freedom.  With freedom, comes responsibility. Freedom isn’t free. There are seven names on that wall who were either friends, classmates, or acquaintances that I knew, starting in 1954, when our family was living in Naples. 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 had married a girl I had dated in high school. Another one; I found his grave site near the family plot, while I went to bury 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 that we could enjoy the freedoms that 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 of 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 father’s service, my grandfather’s service or a relative’s service?” When was the last time you exercised your freedom to pray for our fighting personnel? When was the last time you exercised your freedom to place an American flag outside your 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 last Easter, Christians from all over the world are celebrating the freedom that was won for them. The freedom that was won, it wasn’t 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 have fallen away and have acted in their very own selfish ways, outside the laws and principles of an honorable world society, that group, in a sense has committed a 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 the world to order, 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.

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Good Morning Freedom Fighters: August 2012 Redistricting is suppose to make everything fair, equal and discourage gerrymandering, but every now and then it can get just a little bit screwy, and leave us scratching our heads. For instance, all of Lee County use to be part of one large congressional district, District 14, which included parts of Charlotte and Collier Counties. Now, Lee County is host to two congressional districts, Districts 19 and 17, and neither one has a seated incumbent. Even Florida House and Senate districts have been redrawn and renumbered, leaving them without seated incumbents as well. It would also require that those who were elected to represent the old districts run as candidates for the new districts in order to retain their seats. I think I’m going to need a Bromo. Early voting will start Saturday 8/4/12 through Saturday 8/11/12. Early voting hours will be 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday, and 9 AM to 5 PM Saturdays and Sunday, at all five Supervisor of Elections offices. The primary election will be on August 14. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM. U.S. Rep. Rooney faces GOP challenger Arnold in new House District 17 Two-term Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney has quietly climbed the status ladder in Washington, getting tapped as a House deputy whip, landing an Agriculture subcommittee chairmanship and winning a high-profile appropriations showdown with Speaker John Boehner. But Rooney says he often feels like a political rookie these days as he pursues a third term by introducing himself to new voters in freshly drawn congressional District 17. A product of this year’s redistricting, the largely rural seat is generally north and west of Lake Okeechobee and extends to Punta Gorda, eastern Hillsborough County and part of Polk and eastern Lee Counties. About 63 percent of the voters in District 17 are new to Rooney, while the other 37 percent are from his old District 16. “It’s like running the first time,” Rooney says. “It’s awkward but at the same time exciting to meet new people.” Rooney faces an Aug. 14 primary challenge in the new district from Okeechobee County school board member Joe Arnold. The primary winner will run against Democrat William Bronson and write-in candidate Tom Baumann in the general election. By running in the new, Republican-leaning district, Rooney should be able to sidestep big-dollar challenges from Democrats. But he’s giving up his home base of Palm Beach County, where he grew up in a family that is well-known in local business and politics. He’s also leaving his adopted home of Martin County, where he moved four years ago. Neither Arnold nor Bronson is broadly known or has much campaign cash, but both say they are running serious campaigns and Rooney says he isn’t taking anything for granted. Arnold, who is also the Republican state committeeman for Okeechobee County, got into the race before Rooney’s January announcement that he would run in the new district. Describing himself as a constitutionalist, Arnold faults Rooney for voting last year for a debt-ceiling deal that created a budget-cutting “super committee.” Arnold believes the committee is an unconstitutional encroachment on congressional power. “If somebody’s willing to give up their own liberty as a congressman, why should I trust them to protect mine as a citizen?” Arnold said. Arnold, like many Republicans, favors spending cuts to reduce the federal budget deficit. That includes defense cuts, he says. And he says he’s willing to consider tax increases. “It’s all going to have to be part of the package. We need to reduce our spending. At the same time, I would be willing to at least consider a tax increase if we could reduce spending,” Arnold said. Democrat Bronson is a retired airline pilot who ran unsuccessfully for Congress three times as a Republican between 1976 and 1980 in Massachusetts and once as a Republican in Georgia in 1984. He says he launched his 1976 campaign with a tea party theme on a ship in Boston Harbor. “I’ve come a long way both geographically and ideologically. But the country’s come a long way,” said Bronson. Bronson favors higher taxes on the wealthy and tighter regulations on banks to rein in “casino capitalists.” Of Rooney, Bronson says, “We couldn’t be more different ideologically. He votes 95 percent of the time with the Republican Party. I think it’s fair to consider him a tea party person.” When the conservative Club for Growth rated House members on fiscal and economic votes in 2011, the average freshman from the tea party class of 2010 agreed with the group 70 percent of the time. Rooney, elected in 2008, got a 59 percent score. Named a Republican deputy whip in 2011, Rooney defied Speaker Boehner that year by leading a House vote to cancel a $3 billion alternate fighter jet engine program that was built in Boehner’s Ohio. Rooney is a member of the Intelligence, Armed Services and Agriculture committees. On the Ag committee, he chairs the subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry. Agriculture is a big part of Rooney’s current District 16, and he said his subcommittee chairmanship was one of the reasons he opted to run in District 17, where farming and cattle-raising are major industries. Rooney said he plans to move into the new District 17, probably to Charlotte County. But so far he has not put his house in Tequesta on the market. “I’ve got to win first,” he said. In the new U.S. House District 19 race, Rep. Gary Aubuchon will face challenges from five Republicans, including Naples attorney Joe Davidow, in the August 14 primary. The winner of that race will face Democrat Jim Roach and NPA candidate Brandon Smith in the general election on Nov.6.

In the U.S. Senate race, Sen. Bill Nelson will be facing at least one challenger in the August primary, Naples resident Glenn Burkett. While former U.S. Rep. Connie Mack will face several GOP challenges in the primary. The winner of those races will face off in November. Three candidates are running for the new state House District 76, representing south Lee County. The new district was carved out as part of the redistricting process after the census, so no incumbent is on the ballot. The three Republican contenders are Michael Grant, Ray Rodrigues and Chauncey Solinger. They will face off on Aug. 14 with the top vote-getter winning the seat. State House District 76 covers Bonita Springs, Estero, San Carlos Park, south Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Pine Island, Bokeelia, St. James City and Boca Grande. All eligible voters in the district can cast votes in this race because there are no challengers on the Nov. 6 ballot. Ray Rodrigues is the top contender for this seat. In the new State House District 77, (Cape Coral) race, the new rising star Dane Eagle will face former Cape Coral city councilman Christopher Berardi in the August primary. The winner will face Democrat Arvella Clare in November. In the State House District 78 (Ft. Myers) race, Fort Myers lawyer Heather Fitzenhagen is being challenged by GOP candidate Jonathan Martin. The winner in this race will face off against Independent Party candidate Kerry Babb in November. Heather is the clear choice for this seat. Rep. Matt Caldwell is the top contender for the newly created State House District 79 seat, which includes east Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and Alva. He is being challenged by Jon Shudlick. The top vote-getter on August 14 will win this seat. In the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judge Group 9 race, incumbent Margaret (Meg) Steinbeck is being challenged by Fort Myers attorney Karen Miller (with a name like that I like her already). In the Circuit Judge Group 18 race, M.C. Fernandez is facing off against Joseph Foster. There is no incumbent in this race. I think that M.C. Fernandez would be an excellent choice for this seat. In the Circuit Judge Group 26 race, Fort Myers attorney Lisa Porter is challenging incumbent Joseph Simpson. I think Lisa would be the best choice. And finally, in the Circuit Judge Group 29 race, incumbent George Richards is being challenged by Naples attorney David McElrath. The elected Circuit Judge position carries a term of six (6) years and the individual Judge may be assigned anywhere within our five (5) county Circuit, which includes Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties. Because Circuit Judges preside over the most serious criminal and civil cases, it is of the utmost importance that we select a candidate with the best possible qualifications and Trial experience. Such a candidate should also have a diverse background and enjoy not only a solid reputation as a person of integrity but also as a committed servant leader from our community. Likewise, because of their Trial responsibilities, Circuit Judges need to be good listeners, use common sense, make wise decisions and always stand ready to apply the law without fear or favor. Last but not least, as public servants, Circuit Judges need be respectful to all who appear before them. Judgeships are nonpartisan races and open to all voters. In countywide and local elections Linda Doggett, who is currently serving as the chief of operations for the Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court – 20th Judicial Circuit is seeking to be elected as our next Clerk of the Courts. She is being challenged by former Lee County Commissioner Brian Bigelow. The winner will face write-in candidate Harry Beeman in November. Linda is the clear choice here. She has the experience and the know-how to effectively handle this position. Former Lee County Commissioner Doug St Cerney and former Lee County Manager Don Stillwell, will be facing off in the Lee County Commissioner District 2 race on August 14. Both Doug and Don are considered strong fiscal conservatives. They are being challenged by GOP candidates Cecil Pendergrass and Urbanist Warren Wright. The winner will face write-in candidate Neal Moore and NPA candidate John Sawyer in November. In the Lee County Commission District 3 race, Incumbent Ray Judah is being challenged by Ft. Myers Beach Mayor Larry Kiker. The winner will face NPA candidate Charlie Whitehead on November 6. In the Lee County Commission District 5 race, incumbent Frank Mann is being challenged by perpetual candidate Sonny Haas. The winner will face Independence Party candidate Matt Miller in the November general election. In the Lee County School Board District 2 race, incumbent Jeanne Dozier is being challenged by former school board member Bob Chilmonik, Victor Dotres and Paul Schafer. In the Lee County School Board District 3 race, long time educator Les Cochran is being challenged by Cathleen Morgan. Les appears to be the best choice in this race. School Board races are non-partisan and open to all voters. In the Lee County Sheriff’s race, Sheriff Mike Scott is being challenged by 17 year veteran Tim Fisher, who wants the Sheriff’s office to get “back to the basics of law enforcement,” in the August 14 Republican primary. The winner will face write-in candidate Christian Meister and NPA candidate, 11 year veteran Lee Bushong, in the November general election. Larry Hart is the current incumbent in the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office. Larry was appointed to this post by Gov. Rick Scott when Tax Collector Catherine Curtis passed away earlier this year. Larry is being challenged by GOP candidate Kyle Lee of Fort Myers. The winner will face NPA candidate James Chandler of Cape Coral on November 6.

Depending on your voting precinct, Republicans will also be voting on Committeemen and Committeewomen who want to represent their voting precincts in the August primary. Not all voting precincts have candidates running for these positions, so check your sample ballots when you receive them in the mail. It will be very important for motorcyclists to get to the polls this election cycle. We have a lot of issues that we are dealing with at national, state and local levels, and if you’re like me, you really don’t want to face another four years of President Barak Obama and his ilk. From federally funded motorcycle only roadside checkpoints to Urbanists who would rather relegate us to taking the bus. From those who would take our freedom of choice from us to imposing stiffer penalties against those who would negligently kill or seriously injure our brother and sisters on Florida’s highways, and walk away with nothing more that that proverbial slap on the wrist. As members of the State of Florida’s MRO, we must be forever vigilant. We must vote. And we must vote like bikers. ‘TEDDYBEAR’ State will release voter purge list State officials will release a list of 180,000 names at the center of a controversy over attempts to remove non-citizens from the voting rolls after determining that the information is a public record, according to the Department of State. The collection is essentially the master list that the Secretary of State's office used to come up with a sampling of names of suspected noncitizens that was then sent to county elections supervisors. Supervisors have since said that many of the names either belong to citizens or to people who can't be contacted. Some non-citizens have been removed from the rolls as part of the voter purge. "The set of 180,000 names is a public record," wrote Chris Cate, a spokesman for Secretary of State Ken Detzner, in an email. "We are in the process of redacting it now so that it can be provided to everyone who has made a public records request." Helmet debate on website The website Florida Voices has a week long online debate regarding whether or not Florida should have a mandatory helmet law. ABATE was asked to offer one side and a motorcycle LEO is doing the other side. Please go to floridavoices.com and check it out and offer your views. BUT please.... remember that your comments will be posted for all to see, so be respectful, brief, and accurate. News from the AMA Washington, D.C.: Some 50 U.S. House members have signed onto a bill that would bar the U.S. transportation secretary from providing funds for motorcycle-only checkpoints. The measure, H.R. 904 authored by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), would prohibit the transportation secretary from providing grants or any funds to a state, county, town, township, Indian tribe, municipality or other local government for use by any program to check safety equipment use or create arbitrary checkpoints for motorcycle riders or passengers. At the same time, Sensenbrenner and Rep. Tom Petri (R-Wis.), along with 29 other members of Congress, have sent a letter to the leadership of the House-Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Conference Committee requesting the inclusion of language in the conference report that would prohibit the transportation secretary from providing funds for motorcycle-only checkpoints. Three states have since outlawed motorcycle-only checkpoints -- Virginia, North Carolina and New Hampshire -- and legislation to prohibit them has been introduced in Illinois, California, Missouri and New Jersey. Sacramento, Calif.: The full Senate is considering a bill that would prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies that receive National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grant money intended for motorcycle safety programs from using the money for motorcycle-only checkpoints. Assembly Bill 1047, introduced by Assemblyman Senate Transportation and Housing Committee after passing out of the Assembly. July 1, New fiscal year, new laws New laws on a range of topics from high school athletics and pregnant prisoners to automobile insurance and environmental permitting take effect Sunday. July 1 marks the beginning of the fiscal year, but also is the effective date for roughly half of the laws passed by legislators earlier this year. In all, about 150 new statutes and a $70 billion budget take effect. Among them: EDUCATION: Public schools will now be held more financially accountable for student performance in core courses under a measure (HB 7059) that also makes it easier for students to graduate early. The law allows students who have completed 24 credits to graduate early and receive Bright Futures scholarships. The measure also ties funding for must-pass courses to student performance on tests in those subjects while clarifying eligibility rules for Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment programs. It also pushes school principals to adopt accelerated learning options for students and provide certain guarantees that qualified students get the chance to participate. High school athletes at charter and private schools will find it easier to compete as lawmakers relaxed restrictions on their participation in events sponsored by the Florida High School Athletic Association. The measure (HB 1403) allows transfer students to largely remain eligible in the same year they change schools and would limit the ability of FHSAA to force studentsSchool boards will also be able to allow students to deliver inspirational messages at school events under a controversial measure (SB 98) that critics have already promised to challenge in court. The measure, one of the most contentious of the past session, could allow prayers at events that students must attend, but also could allow other types of messages. to sit for recruiting violations. Instead, it would crack down on schools and coaches involved in the violations.

HEALTH CARE: Counties could have to pay tens of millions of dollars in disputed health-care charges that have piled up for years under a Medicaid bill (HB 5301), which includes several other provisions in addition to the billing change. The most contentious part of the measure requires counties to pay disputed Medicaid bills unless they can prove to an administrative judge that the bills were unwarranted. Counties argue that the state should fix its billing system, which they say is plagued with errors, before using the withholding mechanism in the bill to force counties to pay 85 percent of bills that might or might not be valid. Lawmakers who supported the measure said they should have been paying their bills all along. The counties would have three years to pay back the money, at a cost of about $77.5 million, according to the state; the Florida Association of Counties argues that the measure will cost governments nearly $155.6 million. Several counties have sued over the issue. Other health bills taking effect include HB 291 that requires the FHSAA and independent youth sanctioning authorities to develop “return to play” policies for athletes who sustain traumatic head injuries. Another new law (HB 509) authorizes pharmacists to administer the pneumonia vaccine to adults pursuant to a protocol with a physician and to administer the shingles vaccine to adults pursuant to a prescription from a physician. The law requires pharmacists to obtain continuing education and certification. INSURANCE: Lawmakers earlier this year passed an expansive bill (HB 119) aimed at reducing costs in the state's personal injury protection system (PIP), a $10,000 medical benefit that critics say is rife with fraud, over utilization and litigation. The law's major provisions don't kick in until Jan. 1, 2013 and include a detailed framework for which medical providers are eligible for reimbursement under PIP coverage. The list included physicians, hospitals, and chiropractors. Other provisions of the law, however, kick in Monday. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/WORKFORCE: Republican-led efforts to assist Florida businesses, a priority of both chambers and Gov. Rick Scott, continues with a roll back of unemployment taxes and another initiative to assist the Space Coast in its transition to a post-shuttle world. The tax paid by businesses for unemployment benefits was scheduled to go up to about $171 per employee, but the law (HB 7027) would reduce that to about $121 per worker. The law delays the state's repayment schedule, stretching it out to five years instead of three. That puts employers on the hook for more interest, but reduces payments now. The measure also reduces the wage base for calculating the unemployment tax from $8,500 to $8,000 per worker. A law (HB 1205) allowing state agencies to drug test their employees kicks in but is being challenged in federal court. The law, which was overwhelmingly approved by the Legislature, would allow agencies to conduct random testing every three months. Agencies would use a computer system to choose employees to be tested, with the total not exceeding 10 percent of the agency workforce. The law gives agencies the authority to put the tests into effect but does not require them to do so. Costs of the tests would have to be paid for by the state. It limits the number of employees tested to no more than 10 percent of each agency's workforce every three months. Lawmakers also nipped at the autonomy of regional workforce boards by allowing the governor to fire individual board members without having to sack the entire board, a "nuclear option" that hindered oversight. Some of the boards have come under fire for conflicts of interest as they attempt to retrain workers. A state audit found that from 2008 to 2010 the workforce boards handed out more than $7.5 million in contracts to companies controlled by or linked to their board members. Questionable expenditures like the purchase of super hero capes for unemployed workers were among a litany of other concerns that led lawmakers to push for more statewide oversight. The measure (HB 7023) sets standards and qualifications for regional workforce boards and would require board members to submit financial disclosures. ENVIRONMENT: A wide-ranging bill (HB 503) makes a number of changes in the environmental permitting process, including prohibiting local governments from making a development permit conditional on having some other state permit. The law deregulates certain types of injection wells and sets a time limit on some permit applications. The bill also removes agency approval requirements for small storm water projects and extends deadlines for certain environmental resource permits. Another measure will change the way the state regulates reclaimed water. The law (HB 639) exempts reclaimed water from the current definitions of "state waters." The designation is significant because Florida statutes say the state is responsible for managing state waters, which are considered a basic public resource. The measure prohibits water management districts from requiring consumptive use permits for reclaimed water. If groundwater of surface water is included in the mix, the district would retain the ability to regulate. Statewide, about 660 million gallons of reclaimed water is being used every day for a range of purposes, from phosphate mining and electricity generation to golf course watering. The amount equals about half of the state's available resource. CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Lawmakers also passed restrictions on restraints used on pregnant incarcerated women. The measure ( HB 524) prevents certain types of restraints used during pregnancy, labor and delivery. The cost of a concealed weapons permit was slashed by $5. The new law (HB 5601) lowers the cost of a new concealed weapons permit to $70 and the renewal fee to $65. 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 D’Asti 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 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 what’s 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 Hooters ride to nowhere. Every Thursday at Hooters on 41 in Fort Myers. Times: Start at 7:30- Riding out at 9:30 Homestead Miami speedway September 9th,2012 Details: Un-experienced and experienced riders welcome to take a safety class for racing. Take a ride of a lifetime on a 2.2 mile track with 14 turns. Palm Beach International Raceway September 29th,2012 Details: Be the first to experience 2 miles of brand new track and 11 challenging turns. AMA Pro Road presents “Big Kahuna Miami” September 21st - 23rd,2012 Homestead Miami Speedway Details: Extreme Stunts and Racing with a 14 turn track Contact: Jennifer Plesa at M1 Power Sports Phone: 1-888-280-7848 Email: [email protected] Safety tips Tip 1: save your brain, wear a helmet. Tip 2: Always do bike overview before riding out. Tip 3: Try to avoid backing out of a parking spot due to less control and visibility. Tip 4: Never expect that vehicles see you, always expect they don’t and be prepared for a way out. 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 Name: David ”Flip” Johnston Number: 239-281-3419

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JULY MEETING MINUTES
ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. SOUTHWEST CHAPTER GENERAL MEETING @ ANTHONY’S, July 22, 2012
Meeting called to order by SGT at Arms: 10.05a.m. Wayne led the Pledge, Moment of Silence and Tom Provenzano gave the Prayer Please keep the chatter down so all can hear and let’s keep this a positive meeting PRESIDENTS REPORT: Wayne Cerra 1. Speaker, Sheriff Mike Scott running for Re-Election. 2. Welcome new board and those who came to leadership 3. Sport bike liaisons Eddie “Crash” Mix & David “Flip” Johnston 4. Safety monies will no longer be coming from the state. Chapters will be responsible for all our own safety products. 5. Bike nights are Tuesday at the Joint, we have started doing 50/50 as of 7/17/12. VICE PRESIDENT: Jimmie Dennis 1. We need members to step up and volunteer at 5 Star. 2. Discussed Wake Up America. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Tracy Davis 1. Motion to accept last month’s minutes as written in the newsletter made by Frankie and seconded by Scott, motion carried. 2. Please anyone who has not signed in do so now. TREASURERS REPORT: Todd “KC” Burns 1. Motion to accept last month’s report made by Scott and seconded by Doreen, motion carried. SARGENT AT ARMS: Ken “DIESEL” Coon 1. No incidents to report 2. Will not be able to fully attend 5 Star Friday and Saturday due to his girlfriend Carla having Eye Surgery. We need volunteers to help with Security. SPORT BIKE LIASON: Eddie “Crash” Mix & Dave “Flip” Johnston 1. No news business to discuss as of now. MEMBERSHIP REPORT: JOHN OTTERVANGER, Absent 1. 2 new members Ernie Esposito, Arthur Souza, John Forstner and Ray Soto(LAMAS) 2. Renewals are up, check your Masterlink, Chapter newsletter or call John at 239-424-8239 NEWSLETTER: KEVIN BARFIELD New news for the Newsletter needs to be turned in by the 1st of the month, advertising by the 15th of the month. There will be a page for Sport Bikes starting next month. WEBSITE: TAYLOR “ATM” MUSBURGER No website issues to report at this time. SAFETY DIRECTOR: Victor Piorkowski No incidents to report Safety classes start in 2 weeks and Brett and Heidi from Caloosahatchee have volunteered to assist teaching on behalf of SW Chapter. PRODUCTS: Jimmie Dennis 1. 5 Star T-Shirts and Tanks on sale now $15 LEGISLATIVE REPORT: Ken Miller, Absent Report will be in newsletter DELEGATE REPORT: Frankie Kennedy 1. No State meeting this past month OLD BUSINESS: 1. Moving Chapter to Harley Davidson as of August 26th. 2. 5 Star and WUA NEW BUSINESS: Next State Meeting will be August 11th in Sarasota. June 2013 State meeting we will be Hosting. Florida Hot Rods & Hogs August 1st. As you know the Insurance Company is not allowed to contact you. But if they do contact you and offer you an extra $1000 for free take it. Take their name and phone number at the same time if they try to sell you Insurance and let Wayne know. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Anthony’s Toys for Tots Wednesday 7/25/12 ROAD CAPTAIN: Scott Turner 1. Today’s ride will be to: Peace River Campground, Arcadia TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: ________11:15a.m.______________

MEEMBERSHIP REPORT
This month we had 6 new members:
John Forstner Bernie Esposito Ray Soto Arthur Souza Scott Macphee Louis Louchart Karl Bartling 4 renewals: Mike Scott Jim Rosser Bob Miller Uri Aminov Doreen Burns James Davis

Renewals up for July & August:
Barbara Calao Ed Joy Jason Fedrow James Foederer Michael Gendron Tim Haskell Sean Higgins John Ottervanger John Pedri Marcia Penn John Kolar Angel Squirewell

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHAPTER INFORMATION
CALOOSAHATCHEE Meetings: every 3rd Friday at 7:00 PM Place: American Legion Post 90 4720 SE 15th Ave., Cape Coral, FL. GATOR ALLEY Meetings: every 4th Sunday at 11:00 AM Place: VFW Pine Ridge Rd., Naples, FL. (no meeting in Dec.) SOUTHWEST Meetings: every 4th 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: San Carlos Country Club 19137 S. Tamiami Trail, 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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Editor’s note
Brothers and Sisters, A special reminder that school starts back this month and kidos will be out and about our roadways waiting for busses and such. Be extra cautious in school zones and remember our kids are our future, keep them safe! It’s getting close to Fall, then Winter and the “snowbirds” will be back in town. With the increase in traffic, be extra careful and remember people don’t always use turn signals! A special thanks to all of our volunteers that devote a lot of their personal time to make our chapter great! RIDE SAFE and keep your head on a swivel! Kevin
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Southwest Chapter of ABATE of Florida, Inc.

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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Our Caring Circle
This month please keep our Chapter President, Wayne Cerra in your prayers. He was involved in an crash when a vehicle pulled out in front of him Tuesday night after Bike Night at the Joint. We all wish Him a speedy recovery!

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