Sept– Oct 2010 - ABATE of Florida, Inc. Hillsborough County Chapter

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 1ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.AMERICAN BIKERS AIMED TOWARDSEDUCATIONHillsborough County Chapter NewsletterSept– Oct 2010Volume 30, Issue 2Your Local Chapter forTampa Bay Area’s #1 Motorcycle Rights OrganizationIMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS:SPOOKS ‘N SCOOTSOCT. 1-3, 2010BROOKSVILLE, FL

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 3REMINDER!!!!!!Member personal classified ads arefree. This Does Not include BusinessAds. Please e-mail or call in your adbefore the newsletter deadline.Identification StatementABATE OutloudIs the publication of the HillsboroughCounty Chapter, Abate of Florida, Inc.Published bi-monthly (6 times a year).ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.HILLSBOROUGH CO. CHAPTERP.O. BOX 16297TAMPA FL 33687-6297Our Newsletter is available online. Itis available in print by request only.If the chapter has an email address foryou, you will receive an email with a linkto view the newsletter on line. If youwould prefer to receive a copy via theUS Mail, you will need to call Patti at 823-695-9203 and request a printed copy. Ifwe do not have a current email addressfor you, you will receive a printed copyof the newsletter via US Mail. If youneed to update your email addressplease sent the information tohccabate@gmail.comHCC meets on the First Sundayof each Month @ 1:00pmAt the Pole Barn (next door toRichard & Patti’s house) at6921 Senoj Dr. Tampa 33610Chapter Board Meetings are on samedate @ 10:00am @ Richard’s houseunless otherwise posted.All Meetings Are OpenAnd Everyone is WelcomeFor Directions, call Richard @ 813-323-2816 or visit our website at:http://Hillsborough.abateflorida.com/Click on “Meeting Times”Hillsborough County ChapterBoard and Trustees 2008—2010President:Richard Nasrallah(813) 323-2816richard.nasrallah@verizon.netVice President:James Sewell(813) 395-6621jpsewell@tampabay.rr.comSecretary:Barbara “Beamer” Cronk(727) 485-6113beamer174@verizon.netTreasurer:Bill Nasrallah(813) 850-6556billnaz1@gmail.comSergeant at Arms:Jim Cass(813) 421-2234jcass78@gmail.comMembership Trustee:Steve Nasrallah(813) 731-1663snasrallah1@gmail.comLegislative Trustee:Milton Gonzalez(352) 206-0155jafofla13@bellsouth.netSafety Director:Jim Cass(813) 421-2234jcass78@gmail.comPublic Relations/Community Affairs:Barbara “Beamer” Cronk(727) 485-6113beamer174@verizon.netAsst. Public Relations/Community Affairs:Patti Nasrallah(813) 695-9203patti.winter@gte.netProducts Trustee:“Dar” Newland(727) 244-9026hllsbrghabate@aol.comNewsletter Editor:Opal Gierschke(813) 244-7697opg@tampabay.rr.comFor Website concerns:Patti Nasrallah(813) 626-0589hccabate@gmail.comChapter Representatives:Steve NasrallahRichard Nasrallah"Never doubt that a smallgroup of thoughtful, committedpeople can change theworld. Indeed, it is the onlything that ever has."---Margaret Mead, 1901-78Support Abate of Florida

ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 4September is here and the chapter’s focus is onSpooks n’ Scoots. It is fast approaching and eachyear is seems there is more to do with less membershelping out. I would like to send out my personalrequest to please come join us and enjoy thecamaraderie of your fellow members working togetherto put on a successful event. This is themajor fundraiser for our chapter and we really doneed your help.We moved Spooks to the first weekend to reduce the conflict with other events.Bring your friends and family, volunteer a few hours, remember those that wehave lost, and enjoy the best event there is.Be vigilant, ride safe and have fun.RichardOur Vice President’s Voice:It is that time of year, Spooks is rapidly approaching and there ismuch work to be done from this time until it is over. We havechanged to the first weekend of October to draw a larger crowd, thiswas done due to other events close to our location also havingevents. Help will be needed in all areas of the event and volunteerswould be appreciated. We need people to help the few that have been doing all the work formany years.We have a meeting the 26 th of September for moving trailers and equipment to Sertoma. The icemachine has been repaired and will be up and running this weekend to provide ice for the beverages,this will take several weeks of making ice, bagging them and putting in our freezer. Supplieshave to be purchased and signs have to be made. It would be nice to have some that couldstay behind to help us in packing up the trailers on Sunday the 3 rd this has been a hard job forthose that have been working on spooks for the past several months.Come to the party, remember those that have fallen, but are not forgotten, and enjoy yourselfover the weekend.Ride Safe, Ride Often,Thank You All - James Sewell, Vice President, Hillsborough Chapter

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 5Beamer’s Biz - Chapter Secretary - P/R & Communications TrusteeHi All -Most of you already know me as the fun loving, go getter that Iam. I have matured a lot being in ABATE all these years and I hope tobring all that and more to the Secretary's Position for our chapter.Spooks N Scoots is right around the corner and we will needall the help we can get. A couple of people were talking (at the lastmeeting) about bringing friends of theirs to the event and asked if peoplehave to be a member to help.The answer to that question is No, but what we really need aresober, mature (over 18) folks to help us get this event done. So invitingfriends and family is Great, but please remember anyone who volunteers to help is areflection of our chapter and needs to be "on their game 100%". The heat has beenterrible + all the rain has not allowed much time for riding this summer, but when I doget a chance to go out, it always reminds me that there are so many of us on the roadjust trying to enjoy what we love most. Be alert and ride smart ! Not very many vehiclesare looking for us or care too much what happens to us, so you gotta ride safe and sober....Can't wait to see you all at Spooks - let's make out 30th Anniversary the best oneever !!With Much Love & Light,*Beamer*Sgt. At Arms - Safety Director - Jim Cass30th Anniversary Spooks and Scoots is coming! Like every year, weneed your help. Whether you come out to camp for the weekend, orcan only help us set-up on Thursday morning or break-down on Sundaymorning, we can really use any help offered. There are many shiftsneeded in Security, and we have positions for just about any ability.Also, the Products tent always needs help as well. All the shifts areeasy, and dont last too long...it only gets difficult when there are too few volunteers for the numberof shifts needed, and those few get overworked. I invite you to come out, have a great time atSpooks, and help your fellow brothers and sisters out by donating a few hours of your time. Seeyou there…Fellow chapter members, as our chapter Safety Director, I wanted to share a little bit of commonpractice that we all tend to overlook. This time of year it's hot, it rains a lot, and there are lots ofbugs at night. With this time of year comes varying tire pressures, so check yours everyweek. When you are checking tire pressures, check all your lights (headlight, tail/brake lights, turnsignals (if you've got them). Also, clean your windshield. Those dried bugs, roadway grime anddried rain drops add up, and make your job of riding safely more difficult than it has to be. Plus,when it does rain and you get caught in it, your clean but wet windshield will be much easier tosee through than dirty.Ride safe… Jim

ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 6Membership — Steve NasrallahFor starters, I would like to thank everyone for the votes and confidencein making me the new Membership Trustee. I’m going to dothe best that I can and try to increase our membership. I will be doinga membership drive Sept. 11, 2010 at the Zephyrhills Music and Motorcycleevent. I hope the turn out at the event is great and we canget a lot of people to sign up as members. Come out and support usat this event.As Membership Trustee it is one of my duties to remind all our members that we allrepresent ABATE and we need to get the word out to the public. Carry a tri-fold withyou and use it as a tool to help increase our membership and tell people what we areabout. Freedom of the highways and being safe on them is a big part of our mission.So lets get the word out. Ride safe and keep the rubber down.Steve NasrallahREMINDERThe Oct. Chapter meeting will be held onSept. 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm.The following weekend isSpooks n’ Scoots.Please attend and help us prepare forSpooks n’ Scoots.

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 7MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REMINDERKEEP OUR CHAPTER GROWING, REMEMBER TO RENEWEXPIRING AUGUSTEXPIRING OCTOBERJOHN CHERRY 8/30/2010 DAVID FELLOWS 10/31/2010SEBASTIAN MONSALVE 8/30/2010 JACK B. DAVIS 10/30/2010EDDIE W HODGES 8/30/2010 TERRY SCHISSLER 10/30/2010DAVID ALEXANDER 8/30/2010 RAY REDDING 10/30/2010EXPIRING SEPTEMBER DAVID J PRATT 10/31/2010BRENDA PATRICK 9/30/2010 DENNIS LEASURE 10/30/2010STEVE PATRICK 9/30/2010 TOM FASSELL 10/30/2010THOMAS QUERY 9/30/2010 RONALD M. FERNANDEZ 10/30/2010ANDREW KUTZ 9/30/2010 BARBIE BOWSER 10/30/2010ROBERT CARTER 9/30/2010 TERRY WILKINSON 10/30/2010BILL MOORE 9/30/2010 JOHN TERRY 10/30/2010NITA BOESSWETTER 9/30/2010 LARRY SHOEMAKER 10/30/2010WILLIAM HAMS 9/30/2010 FELIX SANTANA 10/30/2010TANYA CLARK 9/30/2010 BRENT CRALL 10/30/2010EXPIRING OCTOBER JUDITH ANN REDDING 10/30/2010CHARLES BREEDING 10/30/2010 STEPHEN MILLER 10/30/2010BARBARA TERRY 10/30/2010 JOHN ADAIR 10/30/2010ROBERT COON 10/30/2010 KIM PRATT 10/30/2010BRIAN DUFFY 10/30/2010 RAFAEL FEBRE 10/30/2010ISOBEL EVANS 10/30/2010 CINDY ATWOOD 10/30/2010DAVID P. HARRIS 10/30/2010 FRANCINE BREEDING 10/30/2010BILL NASRALLAH 10/30/2010 CARL MORTON 10/30/2010MATTHEW SCHISSLER 10/30/2010 THOMAS GARBER 10/30/2010CAROL HILLESTAD 10/30/2010 JOHN WILKESON 10/30/2010THEODORE HILLESTAD 10/30/2010 DOUGLAS E WARGO 10/30/2010TIMOTHY LUCIK 10/30/2010 CHARLOTTE NASWORTHY 10/30/2010CHARLES BOWSER III 10/30/2010 BETTY FRANTZ 10/31/2010MARK LANIER 10/30/2010 TEREASA MOORIS 10/31/2010BECKY SPEER 10/30/2010 JOHN SOKOL 10/31/2010MARK DAVIS 10/30/2010 JUDY VERANO 10/31/2010RAYMOND BOHANNON 10/31/2010 WALTER FRANTZ 10/31/2010

ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 8LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE MILTON GONZALEZGreetings Fellow Legislative Warriors“The Silent Majority, I think therefore I am Conservative” I’m guessing approximately78% of the registered voters in Florida (not including the registered independents)are part of the silent majority and therefore conservative. Only approximately 22%eligible to vote in Florida voted in the primary back in August. “Blame the rain” said thepolitical pundits. Hell we live in Florida where it rains pretty much every day of the weekin the summer. I’m pretty secure in knowing we as bikers, we as ABATE of Florida Inc. members and especiallywe as members of the Hillsborough Co. Chapter did our duty and all voted (with the exception of theindependents) right? If you didn’t vote, good news, you have a chance to redeem yourselves on November 2,2010 for the full blown election (independents included). If you require an umbrella just let me know.If you don’t vote don’t complain. If you’re not a registered voter there’s still time to signup, instructions arelocated in this newsletter.Florida Supreme Court officially strikes Amendment 3, 7 & 9 from ballotTALLAHASSEE, Florida: It's official; Florida voters will see only six statewide measures on this year's 2010ballot. On August 31 the state's high court upheld previous lower court decisions to throw out Florida PropertyTax Limit, Amendment 3, Florida Redistricting, Amendment 7 and Florida Health Care Freedom, Amendment9. All were legislatively-referred constitutional amendment. All three were struck down by a 5-2 vote, withChief Justice Charles Canaday and Justice Ricky Polston dissenting.Specifically, the high court ruled that theproposed Amendment 3 was misleading because the ballot language did not clarify to voters that the taxbreak applied only to property bought after January 1, 2010. On Amendment 7, the court ruled that the measurewas also misleading because it did not highlight to voters the effect on the state's district requirementsand because it would undermine the state's current requirement that districts be "contiguous." The SupremeCourt ruled similarly on Amendment 9. "The ballot language put forth contains misleading and ambiguouslanguage. Currently our only recourse is to strike the proposed constitutional amendment from the ballot,"said the justices. In addition to last week's ruling, the high court dismissed challenges to two citizen proposedredistricting initiatives - Amendment 5 and Amendment 6.Florida 2010 ballot measures that will appearAmendment 1 Campaign finance Repeal of the public financing of statewide candidateswho agree to spending limitsAmendment 2 Taxes An additional homestead property tax exemption formembers of the United States military or military reservesAmendment 4 Property rights Requires voter approval of all changes to local comprehensiveland-use plansAmendment 5 Redistricting Amends the current practice of drawing legislative districtboundariesAmendment 6 Redistricting Amends the current practice of drawing congressionaldistrict boundariesAmendment 8 Education Changes the current "maximum" class sizes to schoolwide"average" class sizesFederal Budget QuestionBudgetsAsks whether Congress should add an amendment tothe U.S. Constitution requiring a balanced federal budget

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 9Just when you thought all the vertical license plate noise was overThere have been some questions about the new vertical license plate amendment that was attached to HB971 by Rep. Aubuchon from Cape Coral. Our State Legislative Trustee, Darrin "Scribe" Brooks contacted hisoffice to inquire why this amendment was added and was told that the problem with vertical tags was that thetoll cameras could not read them correctly enough if someone ran a toll booth without paying. Aubuchon compromisedby stating that bikes with vertical plates MUST have a prepaid transponder. The Bill was signed bythe Governor Crist. Drivers will have to pay tolls using a transponder or be billed using a photograph of thevehicle's license plate. Drivers who do not have a transponder, when they receive their bill in the mail willhave to pay an additional $2.50 service charge. The new electronic toll booths are currently under constructionin the Miami area. Despite efforts by ABATE of Florida Inc. lobbyist Doc Reichenbach, Rep. Aubuchonpushed the amendment. Vertical license plates WILL be a moving violation if you DO NOT have a toll roadtransponder. Here’s the bill: 316.2085 Riding on motorcycles or mopeds.—(3)The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and may not be adjustedor capable of being flipped up. No device for or method of concealing or obscuring the legibility of thelicense tag of a motorcycle shall be installed or used. The license tag of a motorcycle or moped may be affixedhorizontally to the ground so that the numbers and letters read from left to right. Alternatively, a licensetag for a motorcycle or moped for which the numbers and letters read from top to bottom may be affixed perpendicularlyto the ground, provided that the registered owner of the motorcycle or moped maintains a prepaidtoll account in good standing and a transponder associated with the prepaid toll account is affixed to the motorcycleor moped.(7)A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided inchapter 318.Whether or not this bill will bring back the $1000.00 fine and all the other crap that went with it, I don’t know,I’m still looking for those answers. I went through the entire “CHAPTER 318 DISPOSITION OF TRAFFIC IN-FRACTIONS” and can’t find anything relating to this statute, stay tuned.Traffic cameras killed in Brooksville FloridaRed light cameras around the state have always been a pain in my butt, nothing more than a way of raisingmoney for the local governments and now the state. It's good to see one city has finally made the right choicein changing a really bad idea. News article from the Hernando County Political Buzz Examiner: Residentsin Brooksville, Florida have finally seen the end to the traffic camera debate. Those against the computerizedticket machines have chalked up a victory; the red light cameras in Brooksville have gone blind. In a St.Pete Times editorial, a local resident wrote, “Brooksville finally did the right thing and ended its misguided redlightcamera program.” Adding, “I find the claim that red-light cameras would somehow prevent a wreckcaused by a drunken driver not only baseless, but ludicrous. If someone is so impaired due to drugs and alcohol,how can you claim with a straight face that a camera will stop them? Red-light cameras are a billing device,not a safety device!”Throughout the debate, motorists have claimed that the traffic cameras did little toimprove road safely. To the contrary, some yellow signals where red light cameras were installed had theirwarning time reduced to just 3 seconds, “In a desperate effort to balance their budget, Hernando County hasshortened the timing of yellow lights at intersections with cameras to just 3 seconds, in order to issue moretickets. With much of the local population over the age of 50, many drivers are years past race car driver reflexes.Changing the timing of yellow lights at intersections with cameras to just 3 seconds is dangerous – especiallyon a wet road. " (and for motorcyclists) "Since the entire purpose of traffic signals is to increaseroad safety, deliberately making them more dangerous by shortening yellow lights solely to hand out moretickets - should be illegal.” With the traffic cameras now going dark, opponents have reason to celebrate.

ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 10Lobby Ban SupportedI think the Feds should not be able to use taxpayer moneys against the will of the taxpayers, what doyou think? I saw this on the MRF website and wanted to share it with you.01-July-2010 MRF News Release – Lobby Ban Supported - Washington DCToday, 5 Members of the House of Representatives introduced a resolution that “supports efforts toretain the ban on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s ability to lobby state legislaturesusing federal tax dollars and urging NHTSA to focus on crash prevention and rider education”.The ban is current Federal law, the resolution simply supports the lobby ban and puts the Obama Administrationon notice that this is an important law and should remain in place.There is recent activity to support the fact that the current Administration would like the ability back tolobby state legislatures. At a hearing, Obama’s NHTSA chief, Mr. Strickland, has said the motorcyclehelmet use will be the core of NHTSA’s approach to motorcycle safety. He went on to say that“anything the Congress does that would support the movement of riders into helmets would producethe desired effect of safety.”So, we are pleased that Representatives Sensenbrenner (WI), Ryan (WI), Rehberg (MT), Lanborn(CO), and Petri (WI) have all sponsored H Res 1498 today, and the Motorcycle Riders Foundation(MRF) hopes more of their colleagues will follow suit. The bill is a direct result of the MRF’s springride to the capitol known as Bikers Inside the Beltway. A group from ABATE of Wisconsin broughtthis issue up with Congressman Sensenbrenner and he agreed to do the resolution.Prior to 1996, NHTSA could and did send paid staff to State legislatures, uninvited, to testify in favorof State helmet laws. This irked the constituents and Members of Congress, who felt that it was awaste of tax payer money. They felt that the feds should not be able to use taxpayer moneys againstthe will of the taxpayers. So, Congress passed a law that forbids NHTSA staff from entering state assembliesuninvited. Sensenbrenner led the charge back in ’96.He had this to say about the issue “It is the job of Congress to defend the freedom and individual responsibilitiesthat motorcycle riders across the nation enjoy as they travel the open roads of America,”Congressman Sensenbrenner said. “Mr. Strickland’s plan greatly concerns me as it is not the jobof the federal government to create one-size-fits-all helmet laws. Mr. Strickland appears to be intenton pursuing all means possible to enact mandatory helmet laws, either at the federal level or by violatingthe principles of the 10th Amendment and bullying the States into enacting mandatory helmetlaws.”Remember you make ABATE of Florida Inc. and the HCC work; we arenot a force of one we are a force of many. See you at our next meetingand at Spooks ‘N Scoots, Milton

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ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 12Florida's Voting LawsIf you are a resident of Florida and feel strongly about many of the political issues that faceyou, your family, Florida and the entire nation right now it is critical that you register to voteand make sure that your voice is heard.The Registration ProcessIn Florida, you can register to vote at any time. But keep in mind that Florida maintains aclosing date for registration to vote in a particular election. This is important for voters to realize because if youmiss the closing date you can’t vote in the election. This is why it’s critical to register to vote as soon as possible.Closing dates in Florida are 29 days prior to the elections or, July 26, 2010 for the primary election of August 24,2010, and October 4, 2010 for the general election of November 2, 2010. In other words, register to vote today! Ifyou wish to vote in a primary, Florida is a “closed primary state”, you must be a registered member of one of thepolitical parties for which you intend to vote. For example, voters registered as independent, or a member of the“Green Party”, can’t vote in the Republican or Democratic primaries. The only exception to this rule is a 1998 Floridaconstitutional amendment that states that if all candidates share the same party affiliation, all registered votersregardless of party can vote in the primary election.The General Election ProcessThe General Election is always held in November of even-numbered years with the Primary Election taking place10 weeks before the General Election. During presidential election years, every four years, the presidential primaryin Florida is held in January. Keep in mind that the presidential primary and the Primary Election are two differentvoting events. So if you would like to vote in the presidential primary, you need to make sure you are registered intime. In other words, register to vote today!The Absentee Ballot ProcessIf you are a resident of Florida but will not be in Florida during the election, you have the right to request an absenteeballot. To obtain an absentee ballot simply contact your local office of Supervisor of Elections either in person,in writing, or over the phone and request a ballot. If you are mailing your request make sure to include all relevantinformation including:Name Address (your physical residence) Mailing AddressBirth date Driver’s license number SignatureWhich election you wish to receive the ballot forIt’s very important to include all of the required information or your request can be denied. After you send in yourrequest, make sure to call the office to follow up with the process. Don’t assume that you will receive your ballotuntil you’ve received confirmation back in writing.Change of Address ProcessIf you moved and have a change of address to another county, you need to fill out a Florida Voter Registration Applicationagain to provide notice of your new address. This application can be obtained from your local office ofSupervisor of Elections. It’s important to have your correct address on file because Florida law requires you to votein the precinct where you live. If you go to the wrong precinct, you won’t be allowed to vote. Make sure you areaware of your correct voting precinct before Election Day so that you don’t run into any problems.Voting is a RightRemember, voting is a right and not a privilege; no one can stop you from voting. However, you still need to followand obey Florida’s voting laws in order to enjoy that right. The laws are in place in order to keep elections fair forall candidates. Make sure you understand the rules, register early, and on election night, make your voice heard!

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ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 14ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHAPTERMEETING MINUTES - DATE: 04/04/2010This meeting was called to order at 1:05pm. Board Members present were: Richard Nasrallah,James Sewell. Barbara “Beamer” Cronk, Milton Gonzalez, Wayne Coulter, James Cass, PattiNasrallah and Lisa “Lexe” Usher.1. INTRODUCTIONS & PRESIDENTS REPORT: Richard welcomed all guest and visitors.Richard led pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.2. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Nothing to Report.3. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Beamer reported that were no changes submitted for the chaptermeeting minutes. Motion made by James Sewell that last month’s minutes will be printed inthe newsletter and therefore do not need to be read to the chapter at this time – Motion Secondedby Milton Gonzalez - Chapter voted & motion carried.4. TREASURER: Bill Nasrallah - excused absence.5. MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE: LJ Wood excused absence.6. PRODUCTS TRUSTEE: Dar Newland excused absence.7. SERGEANT AT ARMS: Wayno Coulter reported that he had his shoulder surgery andwould not be riding for a few months. He also said there was nothing going on at the securitylevel for our chapter.8. LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE: Milton Gonzalez reported on the importance of the upcomingFreedom Rights Rally. He has created very professional packets that we will be giving out tothe legislators as we visit them on April 16 th . He has contacted all the State Senators (in the 3county regions that cover our membership roster) in regards to appointments. He also discussedwhat and how to have discussions with our Legislators. He also mentioned that eachgroup should have someone with a camera. He also discussed how he had contacted CountyCommissioner Ken Hagen for the “May is Motorcycle Awareness Month” proclamation for HillsboroughCounty. He has made the contacts for getting an appointment set for a meeting inearly May with the Commissioner – he suggested that members be there for the meeting andphotos.9. PR/COMMUNICATIONS TRUSTEE: “Beamer” reported that we have another booth eventat the Music St. Music and Motorcycles event in Zephyrhills on April 10 th . She asked for volunteersfor the event. 3 members volunteered and made plans to meet on next Saturday. Shealso talked about the Freedom Rights Rally and the importance of our members going. Shealso discussed the upcoming NCOM Convention May 6 th – 9 th , in our own “backyard” in Orlando.Patti Nasrallah made a motion to have the chapter pay the cost of 3 rooms at the conventionhotel & the Registration Fee of $40 for chapter members who have not gone to anNCOM convention before. James Sewell seconded the motion - Chapter voted & the motion10. STATE BUSINESS: Richard spoke about the upcoming State Meeting in Tallahassee onSunday April 18 th . Milton Gonzalez and James Sewell will be the Chapter Delegates.11. SAFETY TRUSTEE: Position Vacant.12. NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Position Vacant. Richard thanked Patti for creating the lastnewsletter and James for getting it printed and mailed out.13. WEB MASTER: Lisa “Lexe” Usher was present - Nothing to report.14. OLD BUSINESS: Patti Nasrallah answered questions from a member on event insurance.

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 1515: NEW BUSINESS: Richard appointed Rich Hagen as our Supervisor of Elections. Richthen conducted the first series of nominations for our chapter Board and Trustees Positions.Persons Nominated were as follows:PresidentRichard NasrallahVice PresidentJames SewellSecretaryBarbara “Beamer” CronkTreasurerBill NasrallahMembership Trustee Cheryl Edmunds, LJ Wood, Steve NasrallahProducts TrusteeDar Newland, Steve NasrallahSgt. At ArmsJames Cass, Steve Nasrallah, Wayne Coulter, Harry UsherLegislative Trustee Milton GonzalezPR/Communications Trustee Barbara “Beamer” CronkNewsletter EditorSandy Holder, Steve Nasrallah, Ted EvansSafety DirectorRalph Holder, Ted Evans, Steve Nasrallah, James CassPatti Nasrallah made a motion that we close Nominations until our May Meeting. Milton Gonzalezseconded the motion – Chapter voted and the motion carried.16. GOOD OF THE ORDER: 50/50: James Sewell won the 50/50 - he donated a portion ofhis winnings to the Hearse Fund. Patti Nasrallah made a motion that the chapter portion of the50/50 donation monies be directed towards Hearse Repairs. Milton Gonzalez seconded themotion – Chapter voted and the motion carriedMilton Gonzalez passed out flyers for the Freedom Chapter’s upcoming Motorcycle AwarenessRide on May1st in Hernando County.Motion Made by Milton Gonzalez to adjourn the Meeting – Motion seconded by James Sewell -Chapter voted and motion passed.Meeting was adjourned at 2:15pm.NEXT MEETING: May 2 nd , 2010.ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHAPTERMEETING MINUTES - DATE: 05/02/2010This meeting was called to order at 12:00pm. Board Members present were: Richard Nasrallah,James Sewell. Barbara “Beamer” Cronk, Milton Gonzalez, Wayne Coulter, James Cass,Patti Nasrallah and “Dar” Newland.1. INTRODUCTIONS & PRESIDENTS REPORT: Richard welcomed all guest and visitors.Richard led pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.2. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: James Sewell reminded everyone that pets are not allowedat any ABATE events – this includes our chapter meetings. Please leave your pets athome when attending our meetings. James Sewell also made a motion that we move ourChapter Meeting time from 12:00pm to 1:00pm; Board Meetings would begin at 11:00am. Nochange on Meeting Date – that will remain on the first Sunday of each month. Dar Newlandseconded the motion. Discussion followed that this change is needed (and has been requested)by our CMA members to allow them time to get to our chapter meetings after Sundaymorning church services. Chapter voted and the motion passed.

ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 163.SECRETARY’S REPORT: Beamer reported that were no changes submitted for the chaptermeeting minutes. Motion made by James Sewell that last month’s minutes will be printed in thenewsletter and therefore do not need to be read to the chapter at this time – Motion Secondedby Milton Gonzalez - Chapter voted & this motion carried.4. TREASURER: Bill Nasrallah reported the chapter’s current bank accounts balances. Billalso reported on the donation made by HCC to the local CMA chapter for their “Run for theSon” event. He also reminded the chapter that the current month’s expense and balance reportis available for any member to view after the meeting. Motion made by James to accept theTreasurer’s Report – seconded by Milton Gonzalez. Chapter voted & this motion carried.5. MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE: LJ Wood absent. Patti Nasrallah reported that we currentlyhave 257 chapter members.6. PRODUCTS TRUSTEE: Dar Newland reported. She spoke about the fact that she may notbe able to continue as our chapter’s product trustee due to personal issues with her mother’shealth. Discussion followed about how the chapter can help her so she can continue in thisposition. Tonya Carter volunteered to be Dar’s Assistant. Dar also announced the arrival ofthe new promotional bumper stickers. She encouraged members to carry some with them ontheir bike.7. SERGEANT AT ARMS: Wayno Coulter reported that his shoulder is healing (surgery 8weeks ago). He also mentioned that once the chapter elections are completed at the JuneMeeting that he would like to schedule a work day (separate from a meeting day) for inventoryon the Spooks N Scoots trailer.8. LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE: Milton Gonzalez reported on the visits he was able to completewhile he attended the 2010 Freedom Rights Rally in Tallahassee in April. We have 17 StateRepresentatives and 5 State Senators for the counties our chapter serves. He was able to get 5appointments scheduled with some of our State Representatives – none of them were availablethat day to keep their appointments with him. He was able to get 2 appointments scheduledwith our State Senators. Mike Fasano was available for his appointment. Milton reported thathe had a good meeting with Mr. Fasano and what his past support for ABATE has been. Mr.Fasano plans to continue with that support. He will be terming in 2012 and agreed to come to achapter meeting in the near future. Milton then gave a detailed report on what happened withSB 1918. Due to a set of unfortunate events – this billed died before it went to the Senate floor.SB 448 (Red Light Bill) did pass – raised the fines to $158 – no points to driver’s license – finewill be accessed to the Registered Owner of the vehicle. The Governor is expected to sign offon this one. HB 1235 (opposition to Cell Phone Texting while driving) was “killed” on the 2 ndreading. There are still no new laws against this unsafe practice. Milton also announced thatthe meeting with Hillsb. County Commissioner Ken Hagen to promote the proclamation (forHillsb. County) for “May is Motorcycle Awareness Month” is set for 5/5/10 at Mr. Hagen’s officeat 1:15pm. Plans were discussed to meet at the Pole Barn at 12:15pm for travel to Mr. Hagen’soffice. All members were invited to attend this important event.9. PR/COMMUNICATIONS TRUSTEE: “Beamer” reported that we she will begin PR forSpooks N Scoots on the motorcycle websites now. She thanked Milton for his help with thislast year and in advance for his help this year. There is a PDF file (current Spooks Flyer) availablefor download on the chapter website. She encouraged all members to be very vocal aboutthe change on the date of this year’s event. She also discussed plans for flyer distribution.

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 17Everyone agreed that we need to start earlier this year to get the word out for the date change.Beamer also discussed checking the date for when the next Main St.’s Music & Motorcyclesevent is. The Hearse checklist is now completed. She thanked James Sewell & Steve Nasrallahfor their help with making sure all supplies are available in the hearse.10. STATE BUSINESS: Richard spoke about the upcoming June State Meeting in Pensacola.Our Delegates (for this meeting) will be Milton Gonzales and Steve Nasrallah. Patti Nasrallahwent over the State Board Nominations and which positions will require a vote from our chapterat the June Meeting. Discussion proceeded on the candidates for State President, StateVP and State Sgt. @ Arms positions. Chapter voted – those results will be made public at theJune State Meeting. Richard Nasrallah spoke about the trip to and from Tallahassee. 6 memberson their motorcycles went. Weather was good and the ride was even better, except forthe last 10 minutes. Right before they reached “home”, the skies opened up and all gotsoaked. Milton Gonzales reported on the “highlights” of the April State Meeting (full minuteswill be available in the next Masterlink). ABATE Leadership Seminars will be held July 10 th -11 th . The Holiday Inn has changed hands – it is now a Clarion Inn (Deland). Steve Nasrallahreceived an award from the State Board for his many hours worked at Bike Week (Mr. Fix-it,Mr. Field Kitchen Shopper and Mr. Cook-it) back in March. Sandy McLaren will be receivingas award at NCOM for his many years of service and volunteer work for ABATE of Florida, Inc.11. SAFETY TRUSTEE: Position Vacant.12. NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Position Vacant. Patti Nasrallah discussed deadlines for thenext newsletter.13. WEB MASTER: Lisa “Lexe” Usher was present – Patti reported that she will check onwhat’s happening to get the “old” website “pointed” to the current website (now on the StateServer).14. OLD BUSINESS: Supervisor of Elections – Rich Hagen proceeded with the final series ofnominations for our 2010/2011 Chapter Board and Trustee Positions. Results were as follows(persons listed accepted their nomination):President: Richard NasrallahVice President : James SewellSecretary: Barbara “Beamer” CronkTreasurer: Bill NasrallahMembership Trustee: Steve NasrallahProducts Trustee: Dar NewlandSgt. At Arms: James Cass, Wayne Coulter Legislative Trustee: Milton GonzalezPR/Comm Trustee: Barbara “Beamer” Cronk Newsletter Editor: Opal GierschkeSafety Director: James CassFull results on all persons nominated, persons who declined, etc. is available upon request.Patti Nasrallah made a motion to close each position’s nominations as we went along – MikeSpeer seconded each one. Chapter agreed to do a final vote and end of nominations. PattiNasrallah made a final motion to accept all nominations and have our Bi-annual Election at theJune Chapter Meeting – Milton Gonzales seconded. Chapter voted and the motion carried.Patti Nasrallah reminded everyone that the NCOM meeting is next weekend. A motion wasmade at the April Chapter Meeting for the chapter to pay for 3 rooms for members wishing togo. She told the membership to see her after today’s meeting if you want to go. Chapter willpay the $40 registration fee as well - those wishing to go to the banquet will need to pay theadditional $35 (from their own pocket).

ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 1815.NEW BUSINESS: Mike Speer (also a CMA member) thanked the Hillsb. Chapter for theirsupport and donations to CMA. He also spoke about their recent “Run for the Son” event andthe various things they use those funds for.Patti Nasrallah announced that she had picked up the 2011 Bike Tickets for our chapter (200total). She asked for members to see her after the meeting to pick up bundles to sell.16. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Harry Usher reported on a company called Advanced CarbonComposites (ACC) that manufactures carbon based motorcycle helmets (among other products).They are no longer able to sell them (unsafe). Bill Howe reported that Barney’s of Brandon(large Motorcycle Dealership) will be hosting a large event next Saturday, 5/8. Lots of freefood, frees drawings, music, etc. Gay Baird reported that there is a Benefit for Phil Serletic (hehas cancer) on Saturday – 5/8 – as well in Pinellas County. Hosted by Full Throttle (Phil worksfor them). James Sewell reported that “Monk” from Dixie Biker magazine passed away.Motion Made by Patti Nasrallah to adjourn the Meeting – Motion seconded by Milton Gonzales- Chapter voted and motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 1:40pm.NEXT MEETING: June 6th, 2010.Board of Directors: 11:00a.m. at Richard’s HouseChapter Meeting: 1:00pm - Pole Barn.ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHAPTERMEETING MINUTES - DATE: 06/06/2010This meeting was called to order at 1:05pm. Board Members present were: Richard Nasrallah,James Sewell, Bill Nasrallah, Barbara “Beamer” Cronk, Milton Gonzalez, Wayne Coulter,James Cass and Patti Nasrallah.1. INTRODUCTIONS & PRESIDENTS REPORT: Richard welcomed all guests and visitors.Richard led pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.2. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: James Sewell - nothing to report.3. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Beamer reported that were no changes submitted for the chaptermeeting minutes. Motion made by James Sewell that last month’s minutes will be printedin the newsletter and therefore do not need to be read to the chapter at this time – Motion Secondedby Milton Gonzalez - Chapter voted & this motion carried.4. TREASURER: Bill Nasrallah reported the chapter’s current bank accounts balances. Billalso reported that the chapter spent money on normal operating expenses, rooms for NCOMand State Meeting expenses. He also reminded the chapter that the current month’s expenseand balance report is available for any member to view after the meeting. Motion made byBeamer to accept the Treasurer’s Report – seconded by Rich Hagen. Chapter voted & thismotion carried.5. MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE: LJ Wood absent. Patti Nasrallah reported that she will completethis month’s report and begin training Steve Nasrallah to take over the membership position.6. PRODUCTS TRUSTEE: Dar Newland excused absence.7. SERGEANT AT ARMS: Wayno Coulter reported that he has made the decision to withdraw(Not accept) his nomination for the Sgt. Of Arms position this year due to Personal &Health reasons. As a result of this, James Cass will be the only person on the ballot today forthis position. Wayno thanked everyone for all their help and let the chapter know he feels confidentthat James Cass will do a great job.

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 198. LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE: Milton Gonzalez reported. He needs an assistant and asked foranyone interested to please see him after the meeting. He also spoke about the vertical licenseplate issue – people are still getting sited (making them have to go to court to have the ticketinvalidated). He also mentioned that he has been busy adding Legislative information to ourchapter website and encouraged people to go there.9. PR/COMMUNICATIONS TRUSTEE: “Beamer” thanked James Sewell for printing thechapter tri-folds and discussed the importance of carrying a few with you on your bike and inyour car.10. STATE BUSINESS: Richard spoke about the upcoming June State Meeting in Pensacola.Our Delegates (for this meeting) will be Milton Gonzales and Steve Nasrallah. Patti Nasrallahwent over the State Board Nominations and which positions would require a vote from ourchapter at the June Meeting. Last month, the chapter voted on these positions. Our StateDelegates will take the information to the June State Meeting – those results will be made publicat that time.11. SAFETY TRUSTEE: Position Vacant.12. NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Position Vacant. Patti Nasrallah and James Sewell are coveringthis position until the newly elected editor takes over.13. WEB MASTER: Patti Nasrallah reported that most of the work getting the chapter site done(on the State Server) is now done. Milton has been posting Legislative info. there. Patti Nasrallahand James Cass also discussed the problems going on with using Gmail for getting informationout to the membership. They are looking at a couple of different sites to find a betterway to send the information out to our chapter members via email.14. OLD BUSINESS: No Voting Necessary for June Elections. Supervisor of Elections – RichHagen read out the names of the Hillsborough County Chapter’s 2010/2011 Chapter Board andTrustee Positions. Results were as follows (persons listed accepted their nomination):President: Richard NasrallahSecretary: Barbara “Beamer” CronkMembership Trustee: Steve NasrallahSgt. At Arms: James CassPR/Comm Trustee: Barbara “Beamer” CronkSafety Director: James CassVice President: James SewellTreasurer: Bill NasrallahProducts Trustee: Dar NewlandLegislative Trustee: Milton GonzalezNewsletter Editor: Opal GierschkeFull results on all persons nominated, persons who declined, etc. is available upon request.15: NEW BUSINESS: 4 th of July Holiday weekend is the first weekend of July – discussionensued on changing the July Meeting to another date. Milton G. made a motion that we movethe July Chapter Meeting to July 11 th (2 nd Sunday in July). Steve N. seconded the motion.Chapter voted and the motion carried. **Please Note** A few days after the June ChapterMeeting, our President realized that the Abate Training Seminar was being held the 2 nd weekendof July. An Executive Board decision was then made to cancel the July Chapter Meeting.Announcement was sent out via email to chapter members.16. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Ray Redding (also a CMA Member) thanked the chapter againfor moving the chapter meeting time to 1pm, so more people can now attend church servicesand the chapter meeting on the first Sunday of the month. Motion Made by Patti Nasrallah toadjourn the Meeting – Motion seconded by Milton Gonzales - Chapter voted and motionpassed. Meeting was adjourned at 1:42pm. NEXT MEETING: August 1 st , 2010.Board of Directors: 11:00a.m. at Richard’s House Chapter Meeting: 1:00pm - Pole Barn.

ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 20ABATE OF FLORIDA, INC. - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHAPTERMEETING MINUTES - DATE: 08/01/2010This meeting was called to order at 1:14pm. Board Members present were: Richard Nasrallah,James Sewell, Bill Nasrallah, Barbara “Beamer” Cronk, James Cass, Darlene Newland, OpalGierschke and Patti Nasrallah.1. INTRODUCTIONS & PRESIDENTS REPORT: Richard welcomed all guests and visitors.Richard led pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence.2. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: James Sewell announced that the Board has decided thatour October chapter meeting will be on Sept. 26 th (since Spooks N Scoots falls on our regularfirst Sunday of the month).3. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Beamer reported that were no changes submitted for the chaptermeeting minutes. Motion made by James Sewell that last month’s minutes will be printed inthe newsletter and therefore do not need to be read to the chapter at this time – Motion Secondedby Dar Newland - Chapter voted & this motion carried.4. TREASURER: Bill Nasrallah reported the chapter’s current bank accounts balances. Billalso reported that the chapter spent money on Insurance for our upcoming Spooks event, Paperfor the Flyers and some expenses for the Memorial Tent. He also announced to the chapterthat the current month’s expense and balance report is available for any member to viewafter the meeting. Motion made by Beamer to accept the Treasurer’s Report – seconded byJude Redding. Chapter voted & this motion carried.5. MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEE: Steve Nasrallah reported that we have 249 members as of todayand encouraged members to carry trifolds chapter with them at all times.6. PRODUCTS TRUSTEE: Dar Newland reported on the progress with the Spooks Shirt andPatch order. The design for this year’s order will be available soon. She will circulate that tothe board (via email) as soon as it is available.7. SERGEANT AT ARMS: James Cass reported on the upcoming Spook Trailer Inventorycoming up this Saturday – the 7 th @ 9am. Board is expected to attend – any one else wishingto volunteer to help is welcome. He also discussed the need for volunteers for security forSpooks. His phone number and email are on the chapter website.8. LEGISLATIVE TRUSTEE: Richard reported that Milton Gonzalez had to resign form thisposition due to personal reasons. Richard spoke of what a great job Milton had done. Richardalso spoke to the chapter about how important it is that we fill this position as soon as possible.9. PR/COMMUNICATIONS TRUSTEE: “Beamer” reported that on Sept. 11 th , we will have abooth at the next Main St. Music & Motorcycles event. She and Steve Nasrallah will head upthe team for that event and volunteers are needed. Beamer also announced that the Spooksflyers were now available and encouraged people to take some and help with distribution. Another5,000 flyers will be available at the Sept. Meeting. She also spoke on the Bike Tickets(for State Fundraiser) are on sale now and that Steve Nasrallah is coordinating getting ticketsout to members to get them sold.10. STATE BUSINESS: Patti Nasrallah reported that Leadership Seminars (in July) went well.Richard thanked the 4 board members from HCC that attended the Seminars. Patti also reportedthat “Doc” (our state president) has promised to find another hotel for this event nextyear. Our Delegates voted at the last state meeting for the state board elections as the chapterhad decided. Patti explained the state election results. The next state meeting will be inPutnam County on 8/14/10. Our State Delegates will be Richard and Steve Nasrallah for thatmeeting.

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 2111. SAFETY TRUSTEE: James Cass reported that this past Friday had been a very bad dayfor motorcycle accidents in Hillsborough County. Leroy Collins (former Exec. Director of VeteransAffairs for the state of Florida as well as the son of the former Governor Leroy Collins)had been hit and killed while riding his bicycle on Bayshore Blvd. Beamer reported thatWayno (our former Sgt. at Arms) had been involved in a motorcycle accident on June 19 th .12. NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Opal Gierschke is our new newsletter editor. She is in trainingunder Patti and James Sewell’s supervision. Her email address is: opg@tampabay.rr.com .Beamer said that she will bring the information for the Advertising files to Opal at the nextchapter meeting.13. WEB MASTER: Patti Nasrallah reported that most of the work for the chapter site is done(on the State Server) the old web address now takes (forwards) you directly to the correct site.14. OLD BUSINESS: Richard Nasrallah had a discussion with Bill Howe (Tampa CMA Chapter)regarding the Children’s Tent for Spooks N Scoots. His wife, Cathy Howe, will be their coordinatorthis year. He also asked if they could please have a pop corn machine rather than asnow cone machine for the tent his year.15: NEW BUSINESS: No New Business16. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Discussion on better ways to get more members to volunteer tohelp at Spooks N Scoots this year. Beamer discussed that if people cannot get there to helpduring the event, that it would be really nice to have some “fresh bodies” to help load the trailerson Sunday after the event is done.50/50: Beamer won the 50/50 Drawing – donated a portion back to the chapter for hearse repairs.Motion Made by Ralph Holder to adjourn the Meeting – Motion seconded by SteveNasrallah - Chapter voted and motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 2:10pm.NEXT MEETING: September 5, 2010 at Pole-barn 1:00 PM, Board Meeting 11:00 pmIt’s Time for Spooks N’ ScootsPlease come support your chapter and helpout with our largest event. If you can notmake it for the whole weekend but you cancome and help out for a few hours it wouldbe a big help. It takes a lot of man/womanhours to make Spooks successful. Let uscount on you to help.

ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 22Products Trustee — Dar NewlandHELLO EVERYBODY!!!I am honored to serve as your Product Trustee for yet another year. You arecurrently able to order ABATE State And Chapter Products online atHllsbrghAbate@aol.com Please take time and go to our web-site and check itout! If at anytime you want to purchase any Products you can call me at home727-938-8089 or my cell 727-244-9026. I will put your order in.Have a Wonderful Safe Summer! DarHELLO MEMBERS,We have Chapter Shirts, Head Bands and Personalized Name Tags. If you would like toorder one please e-mail me at newland13@aol.com or send$7.50 + $1.50 for mailing or just pick it up @ our meetings.Please support our chapter. You can go on our state web-site to see all of the StateProducts. We have Pins-Patches-Stickers-Jewelry http://www.abateflorida.com/products.php Hope everyone has a safe time @ Bike Week….Ride Safe! DarORDER FORMNAME:___________________________________________________________ADDRESS:________________________________________________________CITY, STATE & ZIP CODE:_________________________________________EMAIL ADDRESS:________________________________________________PHONE NUMBER:________________________________________________NAME (as you would like it to appear) ON NAME TAG:_______________ #________TAZ’S MEMORIAL PATCHES: ___________________________ #________@ $5.00 ea.STATE ITEM NUMBER(S):_________________________________________TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS _______________AMOUNT ___________ + MAILING* $ 1.50______ = $ ________________PICK UP @ __________________ (If picking up order, write N/A for mailing amount)PREPAY Y N (circle one) CASH___ CHECK # ______ MONEY ORDER ____MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:ABATE OF FLORDIA , INC.Mail to: Hillsborough Co. Chapter C/O 5647 Auld Lane Holiday, FL 34690. * Please Note: $1.50 will cover up to3 patches - Other postage will be quoted per order.

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ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 24Sandy & Ralph are Life Members of Abate of Florida, Inc.Biker's PrayerAs we go out on our ride, We pray theLord rides by our side, Keep us safe and inyour sight, And let it rain some other night… AmenCMA Chaplain DanBoesswetter has volunteeredto act as ourChapter Chaplain.He is available to do Hospitalvisits, counseling, and otherpersonal needs. Thank youto Dan and his wife Nita forall they do. Please feel free tocontact Dan or Nita at813/854-415603/2010

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 25Bare Buns Trading Company, Inc.PO Box 2809Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639Proud Members of NCOM and AANRFor more Info. please contact BG @Info@barebunsbikers.com813-949-1686BARE BUNS TRADING CO.IS A PROUD SUPPORTEROFABATE OF FLORIDA, INC.FL Cruisin.Com is owned and operated by HCC members Lisa (Lexe) and Harry Usher.Please visit this exciting web spot - The “My Space” for bikers !!

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ABATE of Florida, Inc.Page 28HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CHAPTER MEMBERS’ LEGISLATORSHOUSEH-45 Tom AndersonDistrict: 2236 US Hwy 19Holiday, FL 34691-4351(727) 943-4760Capitol: Room 1301, The Capitol**(850) 488-8528H-47 Kevin AmblerDistrict: 3820 Northdale Blvd., #301-ATampa, FL 33624-1865(813) 558-1333Capitol: Room 405, HOB*(850) 488-0275H-48 Peter NehrDistrict: 905 E. MLK Drive #430Tarpon Springs, FL 33689-4829(727) 943-4880Capitol: Room 400 HOB*(850) 488-5580H-50 Ed HooperDistrict: 2963 Gulf To Bay Blvd. #206Clearwater, FL 33759-4259(727) 724-3000Capitol: Room 410 HOB*(850) 488-1450H-51 Janet LongDistrict: 5511 Park Street N #101St. Petersburg, FL 33709-6399(727) 545-6421Capitol: Room 210 HOB*(850) 488-6197H-52 Bill HellerDistrict: 535 Central Ave.St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3703(727) 552-2573Capitol: Room 400 HOB*(850) 488-5719H-53 Rick KrisemanDistrict: 1700 66th Street #203St. Petersburg, FL 33710-5510(727) 552-1380Capitol: Room 303 HBO*(850) 488-9337H 54 Jim FrisheDistrict: 125 Indian Rocks Rd #ABelleair Bluffs, FL 33770-1727(727) 518-3902Capitol: Room 322 The Capitol**(850) 488-9960H-55 Darryl Ervin RousonDistrict: 441 45th Ave. SouthSt. Petersburg, FL 33705-4510(727) 552-1370Capitol: Room 1003 The Capitol **(850) 488-0925H-56 Rachel BurgerDistrict: 410 S. Ware Blvd.Tampa, FL 33619-4439(813) 740-7655Capitol: Room 317 HOB*(850) 488-9910H-57 Faye CulpDistrict: 4302 Henderson Blvd. # 105Tampa, FL 33629-5608(813) 272-2920Capitol: Room 400 , HOB*(850) 488-277H-58 Janet CruzDistrict: 4221 N Himes Ave. # 102Tampa, FL 33607-6628(813) 673-4673Capitol: 1401 The Capitol**(850) 488-9460H-59 Betty ReedDistrict: 2109 Palm Ave. # 204Tampa, FL 33605-3907(813) 241-8024Capitol: 1402 The Capitol**(850) 488-5432H-60 Ed HomanDistrict: 9385 N. 56th St.#311 Temple Terrace, FL 33617-5505(813) 983-3330Capitol: Room 1302 The Capitol**(850) 488-3087H-61 Will WeatherfordDistrict: 28963 SR 54 Suite AWesley Chapel, FL 33544(813) 558-5115Capitol: 222 The Capitol**(850) 488-5744H-62 Richard "Rich" GloriosoDistrict: 110 W Reynolds StreetPlant City, FL 33563-3379(813) 757-9110Capitol: Room 222 The Capitol**(850) 488-0807H-63 Seth McKeelDistrict: 4250 S Florida Ave #4Lakeland, FL 33813-1670(863) 647-4896Capitol: Room 319 The Capitol**(850) 488-9890H-67 Ron ReaganDistrict: 7011 15 th St East #B-1Sarasota, FL 34243-6205(941) 727-6447Capitol: Room 422 The Capitol**(850) 921-7747Updated: 3/12/2010H-68 Bill GalvanoDistrict: 1023 Manatee Ave. W. # 715Bradenton, FL 34205-7829(941) 708-4968Capitol: Room 418 The Capitol**(850) 488-4086SENATES-10 Ronda StormsDistrict: 421 Lithia Pinecrest RdBrandon, FL 33511(813) 651-2189Capitol: Room 413, SOB*(850) 487-5072E-mail: storms.rhonda.web@flsenate.govS-11 Mike FasanoDistrict: 8217 Massachusetts Ave.New Port Richey, FL 34653-1111(727) 848-5885Capitol: Room 404, SOB*(850) 487-5062E-mail: fasano.mike.web@flsenate.govS-12 Victor CristDistrict: 11961 N Florida Ave. #BTampa, FL 33612(813) 975-6658Capitol: Room 208, SOB*(850) 487-5068E-mail: crist.victor.web@flsenate.govS-13 Dennis L. Jones, D.C.District: 8940 Seminole Blvd.Seminole, FL 33772(727) 549-6411Capitol: Room 408, SOB*(850) 487-5065E-Mail: jones.dennis.web@flsenate.govS-16 Charlie JusticeDistrict: 8601 Fourth St. North # 100St. Petersburg, FL 33702(727) 217-7970Capitol: Room 222, SOB*(850) 487-5075E-Mail: justice.charlie.web@flsenate.govS-18 Arthenia L. JoynerDistrict: 508 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. #CTampa, FL 33603-3415(813) 233-4277Capitol: Room 210, SOB*(850) 487-5059E-Mail: joyner.arthenia.web@flsenate.gov** The Capitol** or *House Office Bldg*402 S. Monroe St.Tallahassee, FL 32399SOB = Senate Office Bldg.404 S. Monroe St.Tallahassee, FL 32399

Hillsborough County Chapter Page 29While on the Tallahassee trip, I realized that we needed to list more of the House Representatives in ournewsletter as well as update some of the information. Page 28 now includes all of the representatives forPinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough Counties. All the State Senators for the Tri-County area are listed on Page29. If you live in another county, we are glad to have you as a member and an easy way to find your StateRepresentative, State Senator, or US Congress person is on the web at: http://www.flsenate.gov/Legislators/index.cfm On the left side, scroll down to the box listed as “find your legislators”. Enter your zipcode and hit Go. Once you have found your legislator’s webpage, I recommend you “bookmark” it .Another important tool is being on the Legislative E-mail list now available to all members. Go to our mainpage at: http://www.abateflorida.com/ At the top in the choices on the left, click on the new selection“Legislative Info Center”. Once you are in the new Legislative Info Center, at the top left, you cannot missthe SIGN UP NOW message. Click on that and proceed with the sign up as indicated. It helps if you haveyour Voter ID card handy when you do this.The District address is the Legislator’s address at home in his/her district. When you want a letter to go totheir office in Tallahassee, do the following:For Senators:For Representatives in the House:The Honorable ___________The Honorable ______________The Florida State SenateThe Florida House of RepresentativesRoom ______ Senate Office Bldg. Room ____ House Office Bldg. (or Capitol)404 S. Monroe St. 402 S. Monroe St.Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300If you have any questions please call your local Voter’s Registration Office or Milton Gonzalez @ 352-206-1055.

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