ABATE OF NEW YORK. American Bikers Aimed Toward Education - DEDICATED TO FREEDOM OF OUR LIFESTYLE NEXT CHAPTER MEETING: August 2nd, 2015!

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1 ABATE OF NEW YORK Ontario County American Bikers Aimed Toward Education - DEDICATED TO FREEDOM OF OUR LIFESTYLE Vol. 31 Issue 7 July 2015 NEXT CHAPTER MEETING: August 2nd, 2015! 10:00 am At Jose and Willy s on Lake Shore Dr. First Sunday of the month,10:00 am start time. The next meeting is September 13th at Jose and Willy s UPCOMING EVENTS Sauerkraut Bike Show Aug 2nd Memorial Run and Chapter Party Aug 30th

2 Hello, I am running late as usual, and need to get this to the printers. This Sunday is our regular meeting at Jose and Willy's. Immediately following the meeting all those who want will be heading to Phelps for the 1st annual Sauerkraut Festival Bike Show. This is a collaborative effort between the Phelps BDTC and Ontario County ABATE, to raise funds/food for the Phelps Food Cupboard. Kid Curry is performing, the beer is cold and there are some cool door prizes. I would love to see a good showing of our members in the displaying there bike(s) and or working the show. The 30th of August will be a combined memorial run and chapter party. We will most likely ride to PA and back ending at Lock, Stock and Barrel where we will proceed to party! Please come to this next meeting and share any idea's you have on helping to make this a great time. It's hot but at least it's dry!! Ride Safe, Don Agenda for August 2nd, 2015 Ontario County Chapter ABATE Meeting. 10:00 am meeting called to order/opening statement 10:05 am receive reports 10:30 am discuss Sauerkraut Festival Bike Show 10:40 am discuss chapter party and memorial run 10:50 am General discussion 11:15 pm closing statement end meeting

3 Secretary s Report Secretary s Report ABATE of New York, Inc. Ontario County Chapter Meeting Sunday, July 12, 2015 Meeting called to order:10:18 Members in attendance:13 OPENING REMARKS Don: thanks for coming TREASURER S REPORT Bill W: June report MEMBERSHIP REPORT Audrey: We have 66 members. NEWSLETTER EDITOR Don: nick of time PRODUCTS Audrey: working out the products issues PR Rita: Not present VICE PRESIDENT S REPORT Lynn S: thanks for those at the poker run. Come to the Sauerkraut festival Bike show WEBSITE: Rod T: up to date.. ROAD CAPTION: Clyde: Thanks to all who showed up to the Poker Run LEGISLATIVE REPORT We need a new legislative coordinator! Not much going on. GENERAL DISCUSSION Don M: ABATE of NY are AMA members. Motions: To make Aug 30 th the chapter party and Memorial Run. To end at Lock Stock and Barrel. Closing: let s get out of here Meeting adjourned 11:25 Respectfully submitted by Jim Houle Recording Secretary 07/12/15 ABATE of Ontario County 2015 Meeting and Event Schedule. Meeting Days August...2 September.13 October...4 November...1 December...6 Events Sauerkraut Festival Bike Show Aug 2nd Memorial Run/Chapter Party Aug 30th

4 ABATE of NY, Inc. Position Paper as of 2/18/2015 Bills we currently support: A03147/S03764 Lupardo/Sanders Requires the municipal police training commission to ensure that issues relating to motorcycle profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training. A03232 Lupardo Relates to motorcycle insurance policies and requires owners' policies of liability to inform the insured that motor vehicle no-fault insurance does not apply to motorcycles and that state uninsured motorist coverage is available in the alternative. A03241/S02381 Lupardo/Nozzolio Provides that motorcyclists over the age of twenty-one shall be exempt from the requirement to wear a helmet when operating or riding a motorcycle. Bills we are currently against: A00580 Gantt Requires motorcycle users to wear helmets that meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards and which have been impact-tested by the U.S. department of transportation, the commissioner of motor vehicles or by an independent laboratory approved by the commissioner of motor vehicles. A00597 Gantt Increases the fine for operating a motorcycle with a muffler that produces excessive or unusual noise from one hundred dollars to seven hundred dollars. S03437 Young Prohibits the operation of a motorcycle with any child under the age of 6 thereon, unless the child is seated in a sidecar. S03574 Espaillat Requires a permit for the assembly of motorcycles where motorcyclists assemble to ride (in NY City)

5 Sauerkraut Festival Bike Show 1st Annual RAIN OR SHINE August 2nd to 4 PM Bring in a canned good for the Cupboard! AWARDS: Judges Pick, Best American Made Bike, Best import Bike Best classic Bike (1990 & older), Riders choice People s choice Carnival Site, Ontario Street, Phelps, NY Proceeds go to support the Phelps Food Cupboard.Sponsored by the Phelps BDTC & Ontario County ABATE.

6 2 nd Annual Forged Alliance RC Dice Run & Party Saturday August 15 th North Seneca Sportsman s Club 334 NY-318 Phelps, NY Sign ups at 10:00 Kickstands up at 11:00 Charge: $20.00 Driver $15.00 Rider Price includes Admission & Lunch at the completion of the ride Plenty of Prizes & Giveaways

7 NCOM Coast To Coast Biker News for July 2015 Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish 7/22/2015 CALIFORNIA REQUIRES MOTORCYCLISTS TO REMOVE HELMET FOR TRAFFIC STOPS Known as the Identity Confirmation Act, Assembly Bill 346 will require a motorist to give law enforcement an unobstructed view of their face during a traffic stop, said California Assemblymember Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), author of the measure which primarily targets motorcycle riders. The Facial ID bill was inspired by a Simi Valley, CA police officer who told the assemblyman about having cases thrown out of court because he couldn t positively identify someone, Wilk told the Simi Valley Acorn, specifically relating the case of a motorcyclist who refused to remove their helmet. Wilk admitted to the paper that motorists are compliant 99% of the time, and currently if a driver refuses to show their face during a traffic stop, police can arrest them for resisting or delaying an officer, and can result in going to jail until they can go before a judge. From an identification legal view, all citizens are required to prove their identity when asked by law enforcement, said Chuck Pedersen, State Legislative Director for ABATE of California. From a helmet ticket defense, an officer cannot ask for you to remove your helmet for the purpose of inspection. I don t see a need for this additional legislation. Nonetheless, AB 346 passed near-unanimously through the State Assembly, was approved by the Senate, and is now headed to Governor Jerry Brown s desk. HANDLEBAR HEIGHT LIMIT REPEALED IN SOUTH DAKOTA Just in time for the 75th Sturgis Rally, starting July 1st, ape-hangers are now legal in South Dakota. The $20 fine for riding with your hands too high was wiped off the books as Governor Dennis Daugaard signed Senate Bill 85, effectively abolishing South Dakota codified law that prohibited such handlebars. Until now it was a petty offense in South Dakota if you rode motorcycle on a public street or highway with the handlebar grips positioned at or above shoulder height, but as of now there are no more regulations on where to hang your hands. SURVEY REVEALS RIDERS PET PEEVES In an online survey of motorcyclists conducted in June by Erie Insurance, nationwide respondents were asked to share their top five pet peeves about both other motorcycle riders and car drivers: Top Five Complaints About Fellow Riders: #1: Riding Recklessly (ie: speeding, weaving through traffic, doing wheelies) - 56%; #2: Passing on the Shoulder - 41%; #3: Lane Splitting - 36%; #4: Wearing shorts, sandals, tank tops, etc - 35%; #5: Riders who don t wear helmets - 28%. Top Five Complaints About Vehicle Drivers: #1: Drivers who don t check their blind spots before changing lanes - 55%; #2: Texting while driving - 53%; #3: Reckless Driving (i.e., speeding, weaving in and out of traffic) - 50%; #4: Drivers who tailgate - 43%; #5: Not signaling when turning or changing lanes - 42%.

8 Ed Andross MEMBER If you have an address you would like listed here, let us know... help us fill this page! Geneva New York Dan Buczek Audrey Rindfliesch-Hamilton James Duvall Rob Gardner Connie Daily Mike Gleber Rodney Taylor Tom Irland Rita Bradshaw Tim LaBarr Ray Mincer To include your or website here, Steve Rath Don at Tim Yetter Ontario County ABATE ABATE of New York ABATE of New York State Newsletter National Coalition of Motorcyclists Motorcycle Riders Foundation James Duvall AMSOIL Direct Jobber New York Freedom Riders Ward Performance Sturgis Rally NYS Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle Assoc. Motorcycle News Site WHILE YOU RE SURFING... Biker Heaven Bikers Against Child Abuse Laconia Bike Week New York City Motorcyclists (click on graffiti) Index of Motorcycle Links Harley-Davidson Gypsy Pashn A Biker s Reference for Everything! Bikers Rights Online Southern Cruisers Riding Club Lonebiker.com Christian Motorcyclists Association Hard Tales Magazine LEARN 2 RIDE, Inc. Motorcycle Safety Foundation

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10 MEMBERSHIP PAGE July Alania Keymel, Tom Irland, Steve Cox, Dan Buczek August Carl Belawski, Jim Houle, Dan Kollert, Matt Wright If you see them -ask them to renew... if you know them give them a call! NEW BENEFIT for All A.B.A.T.E. Members Discounted Rates on AVIS RENTAL CARS Simply present A.B.A.T.E. membership card and provide AWD# Q for discount WE NOW HAVE 68 CURRENT MEMBERS But there are still so many who need to renew these next few months. Don t let your membership slide... you can renew any time by sending in the form below, at a meeting or at any of our events. If you renew through the state, please let us know After two months expired, members will no longer receive a newsletter. Check your address label... it has your member number and expiration date. THE CHAPTER NEEDS YOU!! Free $4000 Death/Dismemberment Insurance Policy Now Available to ALL Current ABATE Members MEMBERSHIP FORM ABATE OF NEW YORK, INC. - ONTARIO COUNTY CHAPTER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP Full Member $25.00 Associate Member $20.00 Life Member (Prorated) Name Birthdate Address City State Zip address County Phone Date Signature New Renew Pin Due Patch Due Year Member Number

11 ABATE is the neutral and common ground that allows every rider to stand beside and support each other in unity, and to safeguard their rights as individuals with different views; a concept that all riders are united with a common interest and with a common ground on which to stand. It is our belief that a majority of the anti-bike laws are enacted because of ignorance. This is due, in part, to a lack of representation from motorcyclists themselves. ABATE of New York works closely with other motorcycle rights organizations throughout the state and country in order to insure that factual information and motorcyclists views are presented to all legislators. We would like to do more, and as we grow, we will! Your membership and support insures our continued growth. All revenues from your membership dues and ABATE activities are used to cover expenses necessary to provide you with the best possible information, representation, motorcycling activities and services available. JOIN ABATE OF NEW YORK TODAY! IT WILL BE A SOLID AND SOUND INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE AS A MOTORCYCLIST HAVE YOU CHECKED THE EXPIRATION DATE ON YOUR MEMBER CARD LATELY?? ABATE of New York, Inc. - State Office P.O. Box 300 Walker Valley, NY Send articles and advertising to: Don Mohr P.O. Box 546, Canandaigua NY harl6241@frontiernet.net (585) Business Card Half Page ADVERTISING RATES $25.00/Year $50.00/Year CLASSIFIED ADS ARE FREE TO ONTARIO MEMBERS All submissions to this newsletter are not necessarily the views or opinions of ABATE of New York, Ontario County Chapter or its members, nor has the validity been verified.

12 DON T THROW OUT THIS ISSUE AFTER YOU VE READ IT! GIVE IT TO A FRIEND! American Bikers Aimed Toward Education Ontario County NY Chapter PO Box 546 Canandaigua, NY Educate, Not Legislate POSTMAN: Please deliver promptly Dated material ABATE is an organization dedicated to freedom of the road. Insure your freedom by fighting anti-bike legislation and promoting fair motorcycle legislation. ABATE does not advocate that you ride without a helmet when the law is repealed, only that you have the right to decide. Don t throw away this newsletter... give it to another biker! 2015 Ontario County ABATE Officers President harl6241@frontiernet.net Audrey Rindfliesch littlevixen2011@hotmail.com Road Captain Clyde Hamilton littlevixen49@gmail.com Sergeant-At-Arms William Fish Whaley Legislative Coordinator Don Mohr harl6241@frontiernet.net Legislative Coordinator Mike Gleber panmanmg55@gmail.com Public Relations Rita Bradshaw rebsunny2@gmail.com Products Audrey Rindfliesch littlevixen2011@hotmail.com Chapter Historian Don Mohr Vice President Lynn Smith lynnes354@yahoo.com Treasurer William Fish Whaley Recording Secretary Membership Secretary Jim Houle Newsletter Editor/Corresp. Don Mohr harl6241@frontiernet.net Web Master Rodney Taylor r.w.taylor54@gmail.com