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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
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