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Letter From The President

Another state meeting is in the history books and it was another great meeting.  ABATE of Florida is a motorcycle rights organization which means we are political by definition.  At this meeting as with the December meeting we had numerous candidates for national and state office show up to speak to our delegates.  No other motorcycle organization in the state of Florida has done what ABATE of Florida has done.  We not only had a candidate for Governor but the front runner for the U.S. Senate, a top candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives and two candidates for the Florida House of Representatives appear.  Ten years ago we would have been lucky to get one candidate, but at the last two meetings we have averaged four top candidates.  This is the respect that ABATE of Florida has earned, not only in Florida, but the Nation’s Capitol as well.  At the April meeting we will again have some of the leading candidates for state wide offices come speak to us.  If you cannot come to the meeting, talk to your delegates and have them ask your questions of the candidates.  Lake County Chapter did an outstanding job of hosting the state meeting and it was certainly appreciated by the members.

 

Bike Week is here and starts this weekend.  By the time you read this it will be over and I hope everyone had a fantastic and safe time.  Today was setup day at the campground; we had a big turnout and the work was done in record time.  Thanks to all the chapters that showed up to help out.

 

The Stiffer Penalties Bill has been filed and has been assigned referral committees.  Again we will work hard to get this much needed Bill signed into law.  Too long have we seen our brothers and sisters maimed and murdered by careless drivers.

 

The NCOM Convention is in May and is being hosted by ABATE of Florida.   I hope everyone who can will try and make it.  This will be the 25th NCOM Convention and will be interesting; I know that Slider Gilmore’s safety seminar is going to be on the agenda.  The dates are 6th – 9th at the Orlando Airport Marriott.  Check the Masterlink for more details.  The next state meeting is our run to the Capitol in Tallahassee.  Everyone who can needs to show up, fight for their rights and speak to their legislators.  Until we talk again Ride Safe and Free!!!!