Onondaga Chapter News July 2017 VOL XVIII—ISSUE 07

ABATE of Onondaga County News is published monthly (12 issues per year). Subscription is to members of ABATE of Onondaga County or by advertising in this newsletter. ABATE of Onondaga County News encourages articles, letters, etc. from any member to be published in this newsletter. Please mail to ABATE of Onondaga County Chapter, P.O. Box 11575, Syracuse, NY 13218 or give them to an ABATE officer. August Issue Deadline: July 09, 2017

What is ABATE? American Bikers Aimed Toward Education is a not-for-profit cor-poration formed to promote and protect the interests of New York State motorcyclists. ABATE monitors and interacts with the legis-lative process, enhancing the image of the sport and providing educational and social opportunities for members as well as non-members. ABATE will continue to strive to become acquainted with both the issues and the people of the motorcycling communi-ty. WE ENCOURAGE ALL OUR MEMBERS TO BE IN-FORMED REGISTERED VOTERS. ABATE of New York, Inc. supports the Motorcycle Rider Education classes currently being offered throughout New York State. We welcome interested per-sons to any of our activities and to join our organization.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Aid to Injured Motorcyclists-A.I.M . (800) 521-2425 24 hr. Legal Assistance for all accidents-Aid to Incarcerated Motorcy-clists A.I.M. (800) 235-2424 24 hr. Legal Criminal Defense-National Legislative Hot Line (800) 300- NCOM (6266) National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) (800) 525-5355, Fighting for Bikers Rights Confederation of Clubs (800) 531-2424, Motorcycle Clubs Fighting Against Discrimination Ben Rabin, Esq. (877) 451-BIKE (2453) or (315) 488-BIKE (2453)

A.B.A.T.E. of NY Onondaga County

2017 Events (Events/Date Subject to change)

January 08-Chili Cook-off February 11&12-Super Swap March 18-Pool Tourney April 30-Bike Blessing-1:30 pm May 15-Albany May 28-Watch Fire June 03-Joker Run-Noon July 01-Freedom Choice/Memorial Run 1 pm August 26-Dice Run-NOON September ??-Horseshoe Tourney October 07-Fall Run-NOON October 21-Halloween Party-8 pm December 16-Christmas Party-8 pm

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Onondaga County Chapter Officers

President Jerry Letson 455-1073 Vice President Lisa Letson 455-1073 Membership Jerry Letson Treasurer Danielle Wagoner Secretary Patti Straub 454-4567 Legislative Ben Rabin 380-2453 Master-At-Arms Robert Nesbit 559-7033 Road Captain Bob Seeloff Newsletter Patti Straub Webmaster OPEN Products Jerry Letson Public Relations OPEN

For more information/photos etc. check out our web-site: www.abatecny.org Also at www.facebook.com/abate.onondaga

Chapter Meetings Held 2nd Sunday of every month 12:30 1114 Wolf St Syracuse NY Contact info: (315) 455-1073 Officer’s Meeting June 27, 2017 6 PM 1114 Wolf St/Meeting Hall Deadline for newsletter submissions: Day of the Chapter meeting. E-mail for submissions: graciemaedoo@gmail.com

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Chapter Meeting June 11, 2017 Called to order: 12:31 pm Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Roll Call: President/VP/Secretary~Newsletter/Sgt. @ Arms/Legislative/Legislative Assistant/Products/Membership Absent: Treasurer/Road Captain/Webmaster Motion to waive the reading of last meeting minutes: 1st-Mike 2nd-Mike G. President Report: Covered in old business. VP Report: none at this time. Legislative Report: Freedom Rally went well. There is an article in Chrome Biker magazine regarding this. Ben met with four legislators and they agreed with our issues. Found someone on the transportation committee that is on board with our issues, as well. Still working on the Credo/Kade (vulnerable persons law). This covers pedestrians/bicyclist/motorcyclists. There is more information on our website and the state website. Treasurer Report: Jerry read report (May) Motion to accept: 1st Mike 2nd-Wayne Membership Report: As of 31 April 2017-272 total - See Jerry for information regarding the “membership incentive program.” Secretary/Newsletter Report: none at this time. Road Captain Report: absent Webmaster Report: Absent PR Report: Jerry reported that “Watch for Motorcycles” billboards-still a few up. Sgt. @ Arms Report: There were some issues with Sgt. @ Arms at the Watchfire– There will be a written copy of the job description of what is expected of a Sgt. @ Arms-Jerry read from the Bi-laws regarding this issue. The description is vague but is designed as such so it can be fine tuned for each chapter. Old Business: Watchfire-no stop at the Bridge Street Tavern due to construction. On Saturday, several members helped to hang flags. There was a table with information. Had refreshments back at the meeting hall. Joker Run went well. Memorial/Freedom of Choice run July 01-need volunteers to help with set-up the day before and on the morning of the run. $5 donation which includes entrance to rodeo. (wrist bands will be used for this) T-shirts will be picked up by Jerry. Need pallets for bonfire. (Little Fingers will get them) There will be food available and beer specials. DJ will be from 2-6 and there will be a band in the bar from 8-12. If you need camping gear transported to site, please have it to the meeting hall by Friday. Sunday morning there will be coffee and danish along with bloody mary special. Dice run on August 26-kick stands up at NOON-$10 donation. At each stop, you roll the dice and add up the total, whomever has the highest total is the winner. New Business: Region C meeting at our meeting hall on July 09 at 2pm. Our state president read a letter regarding the bumper stickers being put on other advertisements. Please refrain from doing this. Remember the next officer meet-ing is June 27 at 6pm. Jerry and Lisa have been making presentations for the ABLE driving school regarding motor-cycle safety. If you would like t be trained and help out, see Jerry or Lisa. Popcorn requested to approve George Leonard to a new Sgt. @ Arms position. Board unanimously approved. Motion to adjourn: 1st Mike 2nd-Mike G. Adjourned: 1:21 pm

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POT HOLE INFORMATON Call the Post-Standard’s Tip Line: 315-470-0600 or e-mail: citynews@syracuse.com PLEASE GIVE A DETAILED LOCATION SO THEY CAN CHECK IT OUT. Got a good picture of a pot hole? Send it to syracuse.com/yourphotos/upload.html Here is a list of places where you can report pot holes: (contact maintenance facility near the pot hole) For city maintained roads: 315-448-CITY For Onondaga County maintained roads: Jamesville: 315-435-3400 North Area: 315-435-5452 Camillus: 315-484-1550 Marcellus: 315-673-1681 Oswego County maintained roads: 315-349-3437 Madison County maintained roads: 315-366-2221 Not sure which facility to call???? Contact Glen Ireland (Senior motor equipment dispatcher for Onondaga County): 315-435-3205

MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation) 1325 G Street NW Suite 500

Washington DC 20005

Phone: 202-546-0983 Fax: 202-546-0986

Website: www.mrf.org

Change of address/questions: mrfoffice@mrf.org

Senate Switchboard: 202-224-3121

House Switchboard: 202-225-3121

Senate/House Switchboard: 202-225-1772

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MAIL TO: ABATE OF NEW YORK, INC. – ONONDAGA COUNTY CHAPTER P.O. BOX 11575 – SYRACUSE, NY 13218

Full Member $25.00 per year – Includes membership packet, newsletter, and all benefits in accordance with

the State by-laws. Associate Member $20.00 per year – Includes the same benefits as a Full Member except no newsletter. NAME: _________________________________DATE OF BIRTH____/____/____EMAIL : ________________ ADDRESS: _______________________________CITY: ___________________STATE: _____ZIP:_________ COUNTY: ________________PHONE: ( ) _____ - ___________CHAPTER REQUESTED:

__________________ I agree to comply with ABATE of New York’s By-Laws and promote motorcycle education, legislation, and activities in ac-cordance with the Aims and Purposes of ABATE of New York, Inc. Date: _________________ Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________________ New: patch due Renewal: pin due Year: ______ Member # _________Signed By # ____________

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

As of 31 May 2017 Members: Full: 219 Associate: 13 Life: 10 Associate (Free) 32 Total: 274

If members need to order pins or patches call or visit your membership office.

NEW

Nicole Chapman Carol Schlink Joseph “Jack” Fioramonti Heather Secor Elizabeth Grosso Pamela Tafel Jon Grosso Linda Hanna Any Lamica Christopher Mayorga Tom Mitson Dan Noller Nicole Rupp Sam Roberts

MEMBERS DUE TO RENEW

Chuck Babcock 06-17 Richard Pabst 05-17 Adam Bartos 05-17 Nicole “Witch Keith Cary 06-17 Pilcher 06-17 Ken Churchill Sr 06-17 Steven Pilcher 06-17 William E Crosier 05-17 John Powers 06-17 James DeSantis 06-17 James “Kicker” Dona DeSantis 04-17 Senn 05-17 Steve Ecker 05-17 David Urban 06-17 Kyle Goods 04-17 Travis Green 04-17 Ericka Harp 04-17 Peter “Logan” Heintz 06-17 Debbie Hilgenberg 06-17 Michael Iacampo 05-17 Bonnie Ilaban 06-17 Hiam Klimsa 06-17 Paul “Pavel” Klimsa 06-17 George H Leonard III 06-17 Duane Loomis II 06-17 Brian Manos 05-17 James L Massaro II 06-17 Kimberly Montuoro 05-17 Shelly Moran 05-17 Charles Murphy 06-17 Tom Murray 05-17 Walt Nowakowski 05-17 Nils Olsevskis 06-17

RENEWED

Allen Babcock Mary Ellen Frederick John Fritzen Fred Greis Louis “Brother” Haga Joe Letson Dan Lundy Judy Schuyler Michael Whitney Melanie Williams

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Please Meet Your Legislators

Assembly Member Assembly Member William B Magnarelli Gary D Finch 129th District 126st District Contact Information: Contact Information: District Office District Office Room 840 69 South St 333 E. Washington St Auburn NY 13021 Syracuse NY 13202 315-255-3045 315-428-9651 Albany Office Albany Office Legislative Office Building #837 Legislative Office Building #448 Albany NY 12248 Albany NY 12248 518-455-4826 518-455-5878

Senator Senator John A De Francisco David J. Valesky 50th State District 53rd Senate District Contact Information: Contact Information: District Office District Office 804 State Office Building 333 E. Washington St Room 805 333 E. Washington St. Syracuse NY 1302 Syracuse NY 13202 (315-428-7632) 315-478-8745 jdefranc@senate.state.ny.us valesky@senate.state.ny.us

Albany Office Albany Office Legislative Office Bldg. #416 Legislative Office Bldg. #512 Albany NY 12247 Albany NY 12247 (518-455-2838) 518-455-3511

Assembly Member Pamela J Hunter 128th District Contact Information: District Office 711 E Genesee St 2nd Floor Syracuse NY 13210 315-449-9536 Albany Office Legislative Office Building #432 Albany NY 12248 518-455-5383

Assembly Member William A Barclay 120th District Contact Information: District Office 200 North Second St Fulton NY 13069 315-598-5185 Albany Office Legislative Office Building #521 Albany NY 12248 518-455-5841

Assembly Member Al Stirpe 127th District Contact Information: District Office 7293 Buckley Rd Suite #201 N Syracuse NY 13212 315-452-1115 Albany Office Legislative Office Building #656 Albany NY 12248 518-455-4505

FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES

315-423-5471 315-448-0470 Senator Charles E. Schumer Senator Kirsten Gillibrand 100 S. Clinton St. Room 841 100 S. Clinton St. Room 1470 Syracuse NY 13261 Syracuse NY 13261

315-423-5657 Congressman John Katko 440 S. Warren St. 7th Floor Suite 711 Syracuse NY 13202

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