ABATE OF FLORIDA, Inc.

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
JUNE 2015 Volume XXXV, Issue XII

ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

THE ONLY MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

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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.

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Presidents
Message

Hello everyone,
I will be attending the next State Meeting in June.
Shayne and I will be the delegates at the meeting.
Anyone else who would like to attend the meeting,
it will be in Sebring on June 13. An information flier
is in the newsletter.
I will be opening up nominations for board
members at our next meeting June 21st. Anyone who
would like to take one of the positions can let us know
at that time. Elections will be held at the end of the
meeting.
I want to thank everyone who came out to Mugs N
Jugs and those who attended the Lost Riders events.
Ride Safe,
Victor Piorkowski
SW Chapter President
Abate of Florida, Inc.

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Legislative Report

Submitted by
Ken TEDDYBEAR Miller

LEGISLATIVE REPORT
June 2015
Good Morning Freedom Fighters:
From ABATE of Florida, Inc.
Darrin Scribe Brooks
Hey Everybody,
I wanted to wait until things cleared up a little bit at the Capitol before I send anything out officially.
As most of you know, the House unexpectedly adjourned Sine Die early on Tuesday afternoon, three and a half days before the
normal end of the session. The House stunned everyone by doing this and in the process virtually killed all the Bills still waiting to
be heard. This included the Vulnerable Road Users Bill that WE worked so hard to get it this close to the finish line.
On Tuesday, the House tabled HB 231 and picked up SB 908. They added two amendments that changed the Bill from what the
Senate passed. The House then passed SB 908, but because they changed the Bill, it had to go back to the Senate for them to either:
1) accept the changes, 2) make more changes then send it back to the House, or 3) decide to do nothing and let the Bill die. At that
point there was still a good chance to pass the Bill because we had three more days to fix it.
But at 1:15pm the House adjourned due to disagreements with the Senate over the Low Income Pool portion of the budget. Now that
the House adjourned, the Senate could not send any Bills back to them unless the House decided to come back. The leadership of the
House has been very clear that they will not come back until the Special Session starts.
So at this point the House looks like they will not come back tomorrow, which means all the Bills that are not already on their way to
the Governor are dead. Not just the VRU Bill but so many other really good Bills that were on the way to passing died. It is a shame.
The Special Session will be called to pass the budget, something that they HAVE to do by July 1st. In the special session they could
pick up some of the dead Bills and breathe life into them and pass them. But due to the toxic relationship between the Senate and
House that is a long shot to happen.
However, if nothing else. This session has taught us that ANYTHING can happen and NOTHING is over until Governor signs
the Bill.
Here are some of the highlights of what happened this week in Tally. We have confirmation that the Vulnerable Road Users Bill will
not be addressed in the Special Session. So we are back to step one but we now know what they like and did not like about the Bill
AND the Bills did pass all the committees and has support in both sides. Theoretically, it should do well.. BUT.. we all know that
anything and everything can happen during session.
I want to make a correction to that last statement. Instead of my saying we have confirmation that the Vulnerable Road Users Bill will
not be picked up during the Special Session.
I am going to change that to it has a small chance that it could get picked back up. Very small. I did not allow for the lesson that
we learned this session, that ANYTHING can happen.
So, say a small prayer, cross your fingers, rub the head of your lucky bald friend, or whatever you do. After all when the Florida
Session is going, you Never know what to expect and ANYTHING can happen.
The safety money is another thing that is still dangling out there and with the big budget battle splitting the House and Senate, who
knows what will make the final cut. Give a nod to the powers that be for the safety money also. We will keep you posted during the
June Special Session
Now for the exciting news.. The Avon Park Autumn Bike Fest is right around the corner October 2nd, 3rd, 4th of 2015 Trust
me.. you want to be a part of this First Annual event. You want to get the Tee Shirt for this first AVON PARK Autumn Bike Fest
Just imaging if you had the first Sturgis rally shirt or the first Daytona bike week shirt. How cool would that be.. Now you have the
rare chance to get the First AVON PARK Autumn Bike Fest shirt.
You also might want to make your hotel reservations ASAP up and down US 27 Highway before they all fill up. By the way.. tell them
you are coming for the AVON PARK Autumn Bike Fest. I hope to see most of you at the June State Meeting.
LAWMAKERS TO RETURN JUNE 1, FACE HEALTH CARE ISSUES
After weeks of conflict, House and Senate leaders Friday formally called a special legislative session to reach agreement on a new state
budget and to hammer out differences on major health-care issues.
House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, and Senate President Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, issued a call that said lawmakers
will go into session at 1 p.m. June 1, with the session possibly lasting through June 20. An accompanying news release made clear that
the leaders expect to pass a budget before the July 1 start of the new fiscal year, putting to rest the idea that state government could

be forced to shut down.

The call listed issues that can be addressed during the special session, including a series of health-care bills and a House tax-cut
package. It did not include some high-profile issues, such as bills dealing with water policy and gambling. Florida will have a balanced
budget by June 30, Gardiner said in the release. Narrowing the set of issues to those outlined in todays proclamation enables us
to focus on the critical work before us and to meet our constitutional obligation in the open and transparent manner the people of
Florida expect.
But it was also clear that House and Senate leaders have not reached agreement on the health-care issues that led to a messy, abrupt
end to this springs regular session. The biggest difference involves a Senate plan to use federal Medicaid money to offer private
health insurance to hundreds of thousands of low-income Floridians --- a plan that House Republican leaders and Gov. Rick Scott
vehemently oppose. The special-session call includes the Senate coverage plan (SB 7044), signaling that the issue is still on the table.
Also, however, the call includes controversial health-care bills that have been a priority of some House leaders.
The call includes a bill (HB 7097) that would revamp the health-insurance program for state employees; a bill (HB 281) that would
give new drug-prescribing powers to advanced-registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants; and potential legislation aimed
at repealing what is known as the states certificate of need program for hospitals. That program helps regulate the addition of new
health-care facilities.
SCOTT SIGNS ONLINE REGISTRATION LAW WITH SOME HESITATION
In a couple of years, Floridians will be able to register online to vote, as residents can already do in 20 other states. Gov. Rick Scott
expressed concerns Friday as he signed into law a measure (SB 228) that requires the state Division of Elections to develop an online
voter-registration application by Oct. 1, 2017. The governors office released a signing letter Scott sent to Secretary of State Ken
Detzner, who opposed the proposal as it moved through the Legislature.
Scott wrote that he signed the bill with some hesitation, expressing apprehension about implementing the new system while
modernizing the Florida Voter Registration System. Scott, who has signaled possible interest in running for the U.S. Senate in 2018,
also repeated the need to ensure cybersecurity, an issue that Detzner raised with lawmakers.
Cyberattacks are on the front pages almost every day, and fraud and identification-theft issues arise whenever a new avenue for
information transmittal is created, Scott wrote.
But Rep. Alan Williams, a Tallahassee Democrat who helped sponsor the House version of the bill, said he was proud lawmakers and
Scott approved the measure that makes voter registration more accessible to Floridians and moves the state from the equivalent of the
typewriter age into the iPad age. Anytime we increase voter access, it is a positive step toward greater civic engagement.
COURT SAYS TRAILER HITCH REASON TO STOP MOTORIST
A state appeals court ruled Friday that police officers can pull over motorists if trailer hitches obscure portions of vehicles license
plates. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal refused to toss out evidence against Calvin Eugene Baker, who was
stopped by an Okaloosa County sheriff s deputy because of an unreadable license plate.
The car Baker was driving was stolen, and a search uncovered drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to Fridays ruling. Baker, who
was charged with a number of offenses, challenged the validity of the traffic stop because it was based on a trailer hitch obscuring the
license plate. But the appeals court, in a 14-page ruling, pointed to a state law that says license plates must be legible from 100 feet
away.
Appellant (Baker) asserts that the notion that a license tag obscured by a trailer hitch could violate the statute is absurd, as the
Legislature could not have intended that every vehicle with a trailer hitch attached to it would be subject to a stop by law enforcement
officers, said the ruling, written by Judge Brad Thomas and joined by Chief Judge Joseph Lewis and Judge Robert Benton We
disagree, and hold that this plain reading is reasonable, as the Legislature has a legitimate public-safety interest in ensuring that license
tags remain unobstructed.
The Legislature has an interest in ensuring that law enforcement officers can readily identify license tag numbers. In addition, the
Legislature could have intended that the general public has the ability to identify license tags, if necessary, to report criminal activity
or other important information.
As such, we do not think such a plain reading of the statute leads to an absurd conclusion. The ruling, however, also suggested the
Florida Supreme Court take up the issue.
SCOTT SIGNS PUBLIC-RECORDS EXEMPTIONS
With lawmakers pointing to concerns about issues such as identity theft, Gov. Rick Scott signed two bills Thursday that will provide
public-records exemptions for email addresses held by county tax collectors and the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles.
One of the bills (SB 200), sponsored by Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, will provide an exemption for taxpayers email addresses
obtained by tax collectors in the process of sending tax notices. Similarly, the other bill (SB 7040) will apply to email addresses that
the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles collects related to drivers licenses and motor-vehicle records. The bills take
effect July 1.
The First Amendment Foundation, an organization that closely monitors public-records issues, opposed both bills. (Disclosure: The
News Service of Florida is a member of the First Amendment Foundation.)

LOBBYIST GIFT BAN EXCEPTION APPROVED

Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday signed a bill that will carve a limited exception in a law that prevents legislators from accepting gifts or
other things of value from lobbyists.
The bill (SB 984), filed by Sen. Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, would allow governmental entities to make available facilities or
property to lawmakers if there is a public purpose. Many local governments employ or hire lobbyists. The law will take effect July 1.
The bill was among 27 that Scott signed Thursday.
SCOTT SIGNS GROWLERS AND BAN ON TICKET QUOTAS
Gov. Rick Scott signed 27 bills into law Thursday, including measures that target speed traps, take aim at revenge porn and allow
residents of a North Florida fishing village to vote on incorporation. But in perhaps the highest-profile move, Scott signed what has
become known as the beer growler bill (SB 186), which will allow half-gallon containers to be filled at breweries, as can be done with
other sized bottles. But dont rush out to fill-er-up just yet, as the law doesnt go into effect until July 1.
Scott said in signing the measure that he was eliminating another burdensome regulation. The sudsy topic had been a heavily
lobbied issue in the Capitol the past few years because of objections from large beer distributors. The distributors pointed to a need to
protect the states Depression-era three-tier regulation system, which has required the manufacture, distribution and sale of alcoholic
beverages to be separated.
The bill was filed this year by Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, as a straightforward attempt to repeal the ban on the 64-ounce containers,
which are considered the most popular size among growler aficionados.
But after some give and take, the final bill includes regulations that would limit cup sizes to 3.5 ounces for beer tasting, ban the use
of electronic-benefits transfer cards --- formerly known as food stamps --- to buy alcoholic beverages and cap at eight the number of
tap-room licenses a single brewer can hold.
Florida brewers should have every tool at their disposal to succeed, and this bill is a huge step in that direction, Latvala said in a
statement issued by the governors office.
Among the other bills signed Thursday is an effort to prevent local police from using traffic-ticket quotas.
The law (SB 264), which also goes into effect July 1, stems from a longstanding speed trap in the small Alachua County town of
Waldo, which is along U.S. 301. The towns police department disbanded last year, at least in part because officers disclosed they had
been placed under a ticket quota. State law-enforcement agencies are already barred from using ticket quotas, but restrictions on
cities and counties have not been so clear.
Scott also signed a measure (SB 766), which starting July 1 will prohibit the use of aerial drones to capture images that could infringe
on the privacy of property owners or occupants.
SCOTT SIGNS BILLS ON CARRYING GUNS, BOLSTERING CHILD PROTECTION
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 21, 2015..........Gov. Rick Scott signed 44 bills into law Thursday, including a measure that will
allow Floridians without concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns during mandatory emergency evacuations.
He also signed bills aimed at improving the states child-protection and juvenile-justice systems, banning job discrimination based on
pregnancy and creating tax-free savings accounts for people with disabilities.
The new gun law (SB 290) went into effect as soon as Scott signed it. Backers say the measure will allow people to bring their weapons
when forced to leave home because of hurricanes and other disasters.
Its really a no-brainer, National Rifle Association lobbyist Marion Hammer said. When people are forced to leave their homes, they
have a right to carry their possessions with them --- including their firearms to protect their property.
A similar measure died in the Senate last year amid concerns by the Florida Sheriffs Association and senators on both sides of the
aisle. Some were apprehensive about increasing the number of armed people on the streets without concealed-weapons licenses during
emergencies.
The bills sponsor, Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, addressed those concerns this year by limiting the amount of time people can
carry guns without concealed-weapons licenses to 48 hours, which can be extended by the governor.
Meanwhile, the child-protection law (SB 7078) began as whats known as a glitch bill, expanding aspects of a sweeping reform measure
that passed last year. The new law will increase reporting of medical neglect and will expand the role of the states Critical Incident
Rapid Response Team, which the secretary of the Department of Children and Families can dispatch to investigate child deaths.
It will also require services to be evidence-based and trauma-informed --- a recommendation of the Florida Institute for Child
Welfare, which was created as part of last years law. Childrens services must be based on the idea that abused kids can recover from
trauma by addressing the painful experiences theyve endured, such as violent or addicted parents.
Additionally, an amendment to the bill caused battles in the House and Senate. That provision, which passed, will require employees
and volunteers of certain membership organizations --- such as the Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts --- to meet
background screening requirements through the Department of Children and Families.
Floridas children now have greater protection against the evildoers in our society, said Senate Children, Families and Elder Affairs
Chairwoman Eleanor Sobel, a Hollywood Democrat who sponsored the bill and the controversial amendment.
The governor also signed a bill (SB 378) that will increase the number of times law-enforcement officers may issue civil citations to

non-violent juvenile offenders.

Sponsored by Sen. Rene Garcia, R-Hialeah, the measure will eliminate part of state law that limits juvenile-diversion programs to
first-time misdemeanor offenders. That would allow civil-citation and other diversion programs to be used in second or subsequent
offenses.
The bill will allow officers the choice of issuing simple warnings or informing childrens parents or guardians about misdemeanor
offenses. Under the measure, juveniles could be assigned up to 50 hours of community service or required to participate in intervention
programs, such as family counseling and substance-abuse and mental-health treatment.
Rep. Gwyn Clarke-Reed, a Deerfield Beach Democrat who sponsored the House version of the bill, said she was delighted Scott
signed the measure into law.
This new law gives important discretion to officers on the streets, critical opportunity to youthful offenders and more productive use
of taxpayers money, Clarke-Reed said in a prepared statement. We should, when we can, offer kids who find themselves in trouble a
path to productivity rather than a pipeline to jail.
Over the past four years, the use of civil citations in Florida has increased from seven to 59 of the states 67 counties. Both the childprotection and civil-citation laws go into effect on Oct .1.
Among the other bills Scott signed Thursday was a measure (SB 642) that will create the Florida ABLE program so that people
with disabilities can save money in tax-free savings accounts for future services without losing their eligibility for state and federal
benefits. Also, he signed a bill (SB 982) that bans discrimination based on pregnancy in employment, public lodging and food service
establishments.
From the Motorcycle Riders Foundation,
Washington, D.C.
Thank You to Our Nations Veterans
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation would like to thank all of our nations veterans for their service. Their sacrifices and victories are
what helped make our country great.
Freedom is not free.
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. General George S. Patton
Memorial Day, dating back to the American Civil War when it was known as Decoration Day, the practice of placing flowers on the
graves of fallen soldiers is not only done in remembrance of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces,
but also to honor the freedom in which they upheld.
Washington Update:
It has been a busy couple of weeks, so let me apologize for the radio silence from D.C. First, it was Heartland STEAM held this year
in Bismarck, ND to deliver a legislative report to the group. ABATE of North Dakota did a bang up job hosting and facilitating the
event. It was a great event with a great turnout. I got some serious face time with the guest speaker, Senator John Hoeven (R-ND),
who happens to be the sponsor of the U.S. Senate bill to provide for privacy when it comes to the event data recorders (EDR) installed
on most modern vehicles (S.766). Senator Hoeven is a fantastic legislator with a less is more approach when it comes to government
intrusion into our lives.
Then I returned to D.C. and the bikers started to show up. Several states came early to Bikers Inside The Beltway (BITB) to lobby their
federal elected officials. Most of the meetings were extremely positive. Overall we had 22 different states represented through out the
week. If you couldnt make it this year, you must come next year. Imagine hundreds of bikers walking the halls of Congress. Its an
amazing sight to see.
In the wrap up at the end of the event, we heard from Representatives Scott Riggell (R-VA), French Hill (R-AR), Eleanor Holmes
Norton (D-DC), Randy Weber (R-TX), Tim Walberg (R-MI), and Morgan Griffith (R-VA). If one of them is your home member of
Congress, let them know you appreciate their dedication to motorcyclists.
Not skipping a beat, the MRF May board meeting kicked off Friday morning at the Motorcycle Riders Foundation world headquarters
in downtown D.C. We had a couple of new board members join the board of directors this May. Welcome to Glenyce Jackson (seated
in September) and Todd Riba (replacing Wayne Weirson in interim). Much work was done over the weekend board meeting.
I can tell you that the MRF is going into Meeting of the Minds in great shape. You are planning on attending Meeting of the Minds
arent you? This will mark the 31st Meeting of the Minds, descending upon Milwaukee, Wisconsin September 24th, 2015. See you
there.
MRF, ABATE & NHTSA discuss the Autocycle
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation along with ABATE of Illinois recently met with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) to discuss certain three-wheeled vehicles currently being included in the motorcycle vehicle category.
Three-wheeled vehicles are nothing new. Trikes, sidecars and the Can-Am Spyders are commonly seen on the road and even fit in at
most motorcycle events. The problem is that other new forms of three-wheeled vehicles mainly emulate a car in many more ways than
they do a motorcycle. Yet, this new breed wants to wear a motorcycle license plate.

This type of vehicle is definitely an emerging form of transportation,

and it is likely that it will grow into a notable percentage of the
vehicles on the road. The Polaris Slingshot, the Elio and the Toyota
iRoad all combine different aspects of a motorcycle and passenger
vehicle into one vehicle, leaving it without the worthy class of
vehicle that this mode of transport needs. Autocycle perhaps?
ABATE of Illinois has already begun to address this by passing
legislation to create an autocycle category. That legislation was
signed into law in 2014.
All of these new types of autocycles are different, but they do have
one similarity; they are not motorcycles. But because of the loose
definition of a motorcycle at the federal level these vehicles can
technically be categorized as a motorcycle. But therein lies the
rub; some of these new vehicles have airbags, steering wheels, the
powertrain of a passenger car, side-by-side seating, windshield
wipers and seat belts.
This is going to be a long, difficult road to create a new class
of vehicle, but it must be done, said Jeff Hennie, Vice President
of Government Relations and Public Affairs for the Motorcycle
Riders Foundation. Opening a dialogue is the first step to address
what is sure to be a big issue in the motorcycle community.
The NHTSA team agreed that we do need to address this issue
head on before it is too late. Keeping these vehicles out of the
motorcycle class will ensure that inaccurate fatality and injury will
be reduced.
Creating a new class of vehicle brings many challenges. Training
and licensing will have to be modified, helmet laws will be blurred,
and expert crash reporting will be crucial, but its only fair that
they get their own class of vehicle, because they are clearly not
motorcycles or passenger cars.
See you in the wind, TEDDYBEAR

THE SAVING
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Dear Fellow Abate Members...

Dear Fellow ABATE Members,
The Road Captain
Today, we heard the story of a man who offered to take his son on an incredible trip to
Disneyland. The young boy asked him instead, to take them on a trip to the top of Mount
Kilimanjaro!
From the description of the mans anxiety regarding heights (19,341 feet), treacherous terrain,
and lack of oxygen, there was serious concern and consternation.
They made the trip into Africa. The man and his son made the trek to the summit of the mountain. The man stated that the only
way he could have done it was not to look at the obstacles, not to look at the heights, and not to think about the treacherous terrain.
However, he kept his eyes focused on the steps of the experience guide.
This reminds us of a good experienced motorcycle Road Captain, helping us to safely enjoy a positive and memorable experience.
How much more can these simple examples help us understand our need to follow the Lord, into uncharted territory and reach the
summit of meeting God? 1 Thessalonians 3:11 says, Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our
way to you. NKJV
Remember the story of Peter in the Bible? Peter and some of the Apostles were in a boat and a storm was coming up. Jesus was on
the shoreline but started heading out, walking on the water! Matthew 14: 22-33 tells us, Immediately Jesus made His disciples
get into the boat and go before Him to the other side But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for
the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples
saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost! And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus
spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid. And Peter answered Him and said, Lord, if it is You,
command me to come to You on the water. So He said, Come. And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked
on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried
out, saying, Lord, save me! And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, O you of little
faith, why did you doubt? And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Then those who were in the boat came and
worshiped Him, saying, Truly You are the Son of God. NKJV
Keep your eyes on/and follow the Guide and/or the good Road Captain.
Please pray, Dear God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, my heavenly Father, the God of Jesus, I confess that I am a
sinner and have been separated from You. I am going to stop running from You. I ask forgiveness of my sins. I repent and
accept this gift of repentance and I wish to be free in You. I confess with my mouth that your son Jesus is my savior and died
for me. I believe in my heart that You raised Him from the dead. I receive Jesus into my heart and ask Him to become the
center of my life. I ask, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
If you prayed that prayer for the first time, and you mean it, you really have accepted Him into your heart, please let us know.
Blessings,
Pastor Tom (SW ABATE Chaplain and Life Member and Estero River ABATE Life Member) and Pastor Kathy (SW ABATE Life
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ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.

SOUTHWEST CHAPTER
GENERAL MEETING
@ Crossroads, Cape Coral
5/17/2015
CALLED TO ORDER @ 10:06 am
Anyone besides secretary taking notes? No.
Please silence cell phones.
Salute flag/Pledge & Moment of silence for the fallen
Welcome guest and new members,
PRESIDENTS REPORT: VICTOR PIORKOWSKI
1. Victor and Carl went to the State Meeting in Monticello
on Saturday. Sunday they rode to the Capital. Thanks to
Gator Alley they had a meeting with Matt Hudson who took
everyone down onto the House Of Representatives floor. Matt
Hudson showed everyone how things work and is done when
they are in session.
The ceremony they have was cut short because of a bad storm.
2. 5 Chapters didnt show up for the State Meeting. 2 Chapters
were excused, however, Independence Chapter was officially
closed and First Coast Chapter was suspended. Independence
chapter have held nominations and will hold re-elections,
then they will be reinstated and given $500 seed money. All
Chapters must send 2 delegates to State Meetings. If a chapter
cannot make a meeting, they must call Doc to be excused.
3. John Massoth is the new State Safety Director.
4. Avon Park a correction to the schedule is a follows:
Oct. 1st is set up
Oct. 2nd 4th is the event
Oct. 5th is clean up
Volunteers will be needed. In the next newsletter there will
be a volunteer sheet with the different assignments and times.
Anyone interested in helping out just fill out and give to Victor
so he can get it to Doc.
5. Finance Committee After reviewing the suggestions
given, it has come down to 2 options.
A. $30 new membership and $300 life membership
B. $20 new membership, $30 renewal, and $200 life
membership
IFgoes to vote we will go with option B but with a split 50-50
with state
Motion to accept by John Lupo, 2nd by Richard
All in favor
6. We have tickets to sell for the Daytona Bike Night. 1st
place-$7,000, 2nd place-$2,000,and 3rd place $1,000. Drawing
will be March 12, 2016 at the State Office.
7. Master Link when the copies come out, we will be emailing
to all our members.
8. They are still working on the details for C3.
9.After a vote, the leadership seminars will be at Vero Beach
this year.
10. Another vote coming up is State wants to to change the

reinstatement of a charter fee from $25 to $100. Motion to

vote by Shayne, 2nd by Richard. 2 Oppose 7 Agree
Victor will take a yea vote to state.
11. The Avon Park campground is a go. There will be a flag
raising on Friday. Doc wants to get Vets from each conflict to
attend. He will also donate a flag he has that was flown over
the Capital. Abate will present it to the Avon City council.
VICE PRESIDENT: RICHARD LEON
1. nothing
SECRETARYS REPORT: LAURIE HANLEY
1. Motion to accept April minutes as written made by Shayne,
and 2nd by Charlie.
All in favor. Accepted
TREASURER REPORT: GWYNNE HICKMAN
1. Absent / excused
2. Vice President gave the treasurer report.
Motion to accept by Carl, 2nd by Frankie
All in favor. Accepted
SARGEANT AT ARMS: SHAYNE HANLEY
1. We did really well at the Ft. Myers Bike Night. Thank you to
everyone who helped out.
2. Also next week we will be at Mugs n Jugs from 11am 3pm.
Come out and join us.
MEMBERSHIP: LYNNE DAVIS
Absent / excused
Reported to Victor the following:
4 renewals
2 new memberships
LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE: KEN TEDDY BEAR MILLER
Absent / excused
1. Report in the newsletter.
SAFETY: FRANKIE / VICTOR
No news
OLD BUSINESS
1. Nominations for a new board.
Richard declined nomination for President. No new
nominations were requested.
The nominations were closed as follows:
Shayne Hanley for President
Laurie Hanley for Secretary
Carl Nelson for Vice President
Ed Lufkin for Safety Director
Crystal Harris for Treasurer
Heidi Szolga for Treasurer
Charlie Fisher for Membership
Elections will be held at our next meeting June 21, 2015.
Motion to Adjourn by Frankie and 2nd by John Lupo
All in favor
Adjourned 11:01am

FLORIDAS LEE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION

The Honorable Matt Caldwell, Chair, District 79
T. Wayne Miller Jr. Building, 15191 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres Fl 33971.
(239) 694-0161. HYPERLINK mailto:Matt.Caldwell@myfloridahouse.gov Matt.Caldwell@myfloridahouse.gov.
Legislative Assistant: Charlotte Codie. District Assistant: Priscilla Bezerra.
Tallahassee Office: 402 House Office Building, 402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399. (850) 717-5079.
The Honorable Lizbeth Benacquisto, Vice Chair, District 30
1926 Victoria Avenue, 2nd Floor, Fort Myers, Fl 33901
(239) 338-2570. HYPERLINK mailto:Benacquisto.Lizbeth.web@flsenate.gov Benacquisto.Lizbeth.web@flsenate.gov.
Legislative Assistant: Matthew Hunter, Dane Bennett, Tamara Holliday.
Tallahassee Office: 330 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399. (850)487-5030.
The Honorable Garrett Richter, District 23
32999 East Tamaimi Trail, Suite 203, Naples, Fl 34112.
(239) 417-6205. HYPERLINK mailto:Richter.Garrett.web@flsenate.gov Richter.Garrett.web@flsenate.gov.
Legislative Assistant: Becky Kokkinos, Michael Nachef, Sandra Mummert.
Tallahassee Office: 404 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street. Tallahassee, Fl 32399. (850) 487-5023.
The Honorable Dane Eagle, District 77
1039 SE 9th Place, Room 310, Cape Coral, Fl 33990.
(239) 772-1291. HYPERLINK mailto:Dane.Eagle@myfloridahouse.gov Dane.Eagle@myfloridahouse.gov.
Legislative Assistant: Paige Biagi. District Assistant: Kelsey Gorry.
Tallahassee Office: 1302 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399. (850) 717-5077.
The Honorable Heather Fitzenhagen, District 78
2120 Main Street, Suite 208, Fort Myers, Fl 33901.
(239) 533-2440. HYPERLINK mailto:Heather.Fitzenhagen@myfloridahouse.gov Heather.Fitzenhagen@myfloridahouse.gov.
Legislative Assistant: Edward Metzger. District Assistant: Allison Hopkins.
Tallahassee Office: 1302 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399. (850) 717-5078.
The Honorable Ray Rodrigues, District 76
Alico Lake Commons, 17595 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 218, Fort Myers, Fl 33908.
(239) 433-6501. HYPERLINK mailto:Ray.Rodrigues@myfloridahouse.gov Ray.Rodrigues@myfloridahouse.gov.
Legislative Assistant: James Mullen. District Assistant: Jasmine Villanueva.
Tallahassee Office: 1302 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399. (850) 717-5076.
Lee County Delegation Office: (239) 694-0161.
T. Wayne Miller Building, 15191 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, Fl 33971.
Lee County Manager: Roger Desjarlais
P.O. Box 398, Fort Myers, Fl 33902. Ph: (239) 533-2221.
Email: HYPERLINK mailto:rdesjarlais@leegov.com rdesjarlais@leegov.com.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners
Dist. 4, Brian Hamman, Chairman.
Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Old St., Fort Myers, Fl 33901.
Cape Coral Office: Lee County Government Center, 1039 S.E. 9th Place, 3rd Floor, Room 309, Cape Coral, Fl 33990.
(Mail to: P.O. Box 398, Fort Myers, Fl 33902-0398.) Ph: (239) 533-2226. Email: HYPERLINK mailto:dist4@leegov.com dist4@leegov.com.
Dist. 5, Frank Mann, Vice Chairman.
Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Old St., Fort Myers, Fl 33901.
(Mail to: P.O. Box 398, Fort Myers, Fl 33902-0398.) Ph: (239) 533-2225.
Email: HYPERLINK mailto:dist4@leegov.com dist5@leegov.com. Executive Assistant: Chris Berry.
Dist. 1, John Manning.
Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Old St., Fort Myers, Fl 33901.
Cape Coral Office: Lee County Government Center, 1039 S.E. 9th Place, 3rd Floor, Room 309, Cape Coral, Fl 33990. (Mail to: P.O. Box 398, Fort Myers, Fl 339020398.) Ph: (239) 533-2224. Email: HYPERLINK mailto:dist4@leegov.com dist1@leegov.com.
Executive Assistant: Stacey Rohland.
Dist. 2, Cecil Pendergrass.
Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Old St., Fort Myers, Fl 33901.
(Mail to: P.O. Box 398, Fort Myers, Fl 33902-0398.) Ph: (239) 533-2227.
Email: HYPERLINK mailto:dist4@leegov.com dist2@leegov.com. Executive Assistant: Christine Deramo.
Dist. 3, Larry Kiker.
Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Old St., Fort Myers, Fl 33901.
(Mail to: P.O. Box 398, Fort Myers, Fl 33902-0398.) Ph: (239) 533-2223.
Email: HYPERLINK mailto:dist4@leegov.com dist3@leegov.com. Executive Assistant: Antionette Johnson.
Office of Governor Rick Scott
State of Florida, The Capitol, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0001.
(850) 488-7146. HYPERLINK http://www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scott/email-the-governor
www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scott/email-the-governor.

Delegation Continued
Office of Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera
State of Florida, The Capitol, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0001.
(850) 488-4711. HYPERLINK http://www.flgov.com/email-the-lt-governor www.flgov.com/email-the-lt-governor.
Florida Senate web site: HYPERLINK http://www.flsenate.gov www.flsenate.gov.
Office of Senate President Andy Gardiner
404 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-1100. (850) 487-5229.
HYPERLINK http://www.flsenate.gov/Offices/President www.flsenate.gov/Offices/President. Chief of Staff: Reynold Meyer.
Florida House of Representatives web site: HYPERLINK http://www.myfloridahouse.gov www.myfloridahouse.gov.
Office of Speaker of the House Steve Crisafulli
402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Fl 32399-1300.
(850) 717-5051. HYPERLINK mailto:Will.Weatherford@myfloridahouse.gov Steve.Crisafulli@myfloridahouse.gov.
Legislative Assistant: Ashley Guinn.
White House web site: HYPERLINK http://www.whitehouse.gov www.whitehouse.gov.
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