Knightly News. BLUE KNIGHTS FLORIDA XVII January, Well the holidays are over and we hope everyone had a good season; and now we start another

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1 Chapter Officers President: Bobby Baker Vice President: Jim Tilley Secretary: Jim Seibel Treasurer: Scott Radtke Board of Directors Dennis Deppert - Past President Gary Johnson Jim Maccini Bruce Schmitt Don McLaughlin Well the holidays are over and we hope everyone had a good season; and now we start another year. I hope everyone has their renewal dues in, don t put it off. Our Treasurer does the work and it makes it tough on him getting it all in at the last minute, not to mention the additional cost if it is paid late. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Stay safe. Chapter Staff Dominick DeSiato - Safety Educator Chaplain - Dan Boesswetter Bobby Baker, President Jim Tilley - Newsletter Editor Theresa Douthit - Ride Reporter Bruce Schmitt - Ride Coordinator Stephen Emery - Web Master Ron DiMento - Quartermaster Marie Edelmann - Sunshine The Knightly News is a publication of Blue Knights Ò International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc. Florida Chapter XVII, PO Box 5022, Tampa, Florida Editorial are welcome. are subject to content and editor. contributions Contributions editing for grammer by the 1

2 Happy New Years to everyone, from Jim and Judy Tilley I have received several s asking where to send their yearly dues. The dues can be sent to our President, dues are $30.00 for members, for new members. Robert Baker TH Ave N Seminole, FL, OR Scott Radtke P.O. Box 365 Balm, FL, I hope this helps everyone. Please do not forget to send in an updated information sheet, required by all. Please send it by to James Seibel yamadog83@aol.com If anyone has changed their address, phone, , wife or girlfriend this would really help. 2

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4 BLUE KNIGHTS CHAPTER XVII MEETING MINUTES November 8th, 2012 IHOP 4910 W. Spruce St. Tampa, FL Call to Order: Robert Baker: President Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Introduction of Executive Officers: Present: Robert Baker: President Jim Tilley: Vice President Scott Radtke: Treasurer Jim Seibel: Secretary Introduction of Board of Directors: Present: Dennis Deppert (Past President) absent Don McLaughlin (Board Member) Jim Maccini (Board Member) Bruce Schmitt (Board Member) Gary Johnson (Board Member) 4

5 Introduction of Staff: Present: Ron & Rosalie DiMento (Quartermasters) Teresa Douthit (Ride Reporter) absent Bruce Schmitt (Ride Captain) Steve Emory (Webmaster) absent Marie Edelmann (Sunshine Member) Dan Boesswetter (Chaplain) absent Dominick DeSiato (Safety Officer) Jim Tilley (Newsletter) Guests: Brenda Thistle Rachel Mark s 5yo daughter Secretary's Report (Jim Seibel): Motion to accept minutes: A. Jim M. B. Joe E. Treasurer's Report: A. Eric M. B. Eddie K. 5

6 V.I.P. guests Chuck Shuman Founding father and Chapter member Update from International 1. Letter was received from International about the use of helmets when on Blue Knight functions. Safety Presentation: Dominick discussed how to do U turns and slow riding hints. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Christmas party had good turnout and Gary J. an Joe E. was thanked for opening building and Eric M. for the turkey. 2. Don t forget spring conference in May 3. Renewals are due $30 current members and $35 new members NEW MEMBER INSTALLATION: None NEW BUSINESS: 6

7 1. Eddie K. has info on new range in north Tampa ( Shooters World ) on Fletcher Ave. LEO s membership is $199 a year. 2. President Baker announced that Jim Tilley is a STAR of a Christmas play at church 3. Tilley s have pics from chapter rides and need help making duplicates on CD s Chatter from the Floor: 1. Bobby Jones is doing better. 2. Breakfast members want to contact Karon Patnode to go by and see Fred and visit with them. RIDE CALENDAR ( Bruce). See ride calendar All Sunday lunch rides Rides are 10am 50/50 Ticket Sales: $65.00 was the prize Next Meeting: January 10 th, 2013 MOTION TO ADJOURN: 1. Ron D. 2. Eric M Respectfully submitted, Jim Seibel, Secretary 7

8 Your Safety Comes First from Dominick DeSiato Uninsured/Underinsured Motorcycle Insurance Coverage First let me qualify myself, or unqualify myself as the case may be, by advising you that I am not in the insurance business. What I am going to tell you is based on my own personal experiences having been injured in automobile crashes and investigating some pretty nasty motorcycle crashes involving permanent injuries. 25% of the drivers out there waiting to injure you have either no automobile liability insurance or they are underinsured. Underinsured simply means that they are carrying only the minimum liability insurance coverage required by law which is $10,000. The average trip to the emergency room is between $6,000- $8,000. As you can see if you need any further treatment that $10,000 will be gone quickly. Sure you could say that you will sue the other driver for the rest of the money for bodily damages but think of it, if the other driver had any money they would not have purchased the minimum coverage. You need to take care of yourself. The way to make sure there is some money to tap into incase you get seriously injured is to cover yourself with your own uninsured motorist coverage. It is not uncommon in a motorcycle crash for the rider or passenger to loose a limb or injury their back or neck to the point that they may not be able to work anymore. I don't know about you, but if I get injured to the point that I can't qualify on the annual physical fitness obstacle course I am out of a job. I couldn't maintain my present life style with a job that would require me to say: "Welcome to Walmart". You are entitled to sue for damages in the scenario I just described but only if there is any money available to sue from. If the person that caused your injury has nothing you get nothing. If you have decent uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy you can sue for the limits you paid for. Today $10,000 is nothing. A million dollars is better. You will have to decide just how much money you would need to survive on if you could no longer work at your present job. Talk with your insurance agent. Think about combining your motorcycle with your other vehicle insurance. The benefit of this is that the underinsured motorist coverage will be cheaper and you can do what is called stacked coverage. An example of that is that if you carry uninsured motorist coverage with a limit of $500,000 on your car and $500,000 on your motorcycle, stacked there is $1,000,000 in the pot you can make a claim from. Once again I only used a million dollars as an example. You decide what you feel comfortable with. You should not feel comfortable at all if you are presently riding your bike with no or low underinsured motorist coverage. I hope you never have to find out the hard way what I am talking about but many people have done just that. Ride safe and make sure your covered, Dominick 8

9 Knightly News Monthly Ride Schedule by, Bruce Schmitt January Breakfast ride every Saturday, 9am, ksu 9:05am, Countryside Mall Sears Auto th Annual High Noon Ride Trout Creek Park, Morris Bridge Rd. Thonotosassa. Registration begins at 10am, ksu 12pm, last bike in 2pm. Morning coffee, donuts, and lunch provided free of charge. Donations accepted for CMA Run for the Son. $2 parking fee charged by the County to enter the park through Thunder by the Bay Sarasota. See for additional information Chapter ride, 10am, BK through Gibtown Bike Week. See for additional information Jim's HD chili cook-off. 11am -3pm, th Ave. N. St. Petersburg Chapter ride, 10am, BK Dinner ride to Kafe Kokopelli LIve Oak Ave. Dade City Meet at the restaurant between 7 and 7:30pm. See for additional information through Florida Motorcycle Expo and Bike Builder Invitational. QS&L th St. N. Clearwater through Chapter overnight ride to St. Augustine Osceola County Law Ride, St. Cloud PD, 4700 Neptune Rd. at Kissimmee Park Rd. Registration 8am. Cost $20 rider, $5 passenger. February Breakfast ride every Saturday, 9am, ksu 9:05am, Countryside Mall Sears Auto. 9

10 Knightly News Monthly Ride Schedule by, Bruce Schmitt Paws for Patriots Benefit Ride and Rally. Registration starts 9:30am.Cost $20. Ksu 11:30am. 4 starting locations: North - Cycle Alley, NPR. South - Peggy's Corral, Palmetto. East - Brandon HD, Brandon. West - Jim's HD, St. Petersburg. Rally at QS&L Chapter ride, 10am, BK Chapter ride, 10am, BK Dinner ride to Cody's Original Roadhouse W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa Meet at the restaurant between 7 and 7:30pm. Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. RWP and Safe. Bruce 10

11 BLUE KNIGHTS FLORIDA XVII January, 2013 Happy Birthday Members Dennis Oliveira 1-6 Mark Carlson 1-26 Juilio Caceres 1-11 Tony Marsto 1-26 Juan Sartos 1-15 Scott Radtke 1-26 Richard Rutel 1-17 Joe Strammiello 1-27 Jim Tilley 1-20 Thomas McIntyre 1-23 David Keefe 1-25 Stephen Emery 1-25 Chapter Chapter Vice Chief Safety Ride Ride President President Photographer Educator Coordinator Reporter 11

12 BLUE KNIGHTS FLORIDA January, 2013 Spouse s Birthday Colleena Reese 1-7 Marilu Baker 1-10 Patti Brem 1-19 Josie Santos 1-23 Chapter Chapter Vice Chief Safety Ride Ride President 12 President Photographer Educator Coordinator Reporter