December 2014 Newsletter

R US H MO RE
DECEMBER 2014
9th—RUSHMORE
ABATE GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MTG
AND POTLUCK
DINNER, 7PM,
EAGLES CLUB
ABATE UPDATE
D ECE M BE R
25th—Christmas Day
31st—New Years’ Day
20 14
YOUR LEADERS:
OFFICERS
President. - John Trudo
381-7030
[email protected]
21ST—Winter Begins
C HA PT ER
Vice President Hillary Klabunde—484-7185
Secretary - Barb Frerichs
923-6326
BOARD MEMBERS
Steve Rohde-Photographer
716-6796
[email protected]
Janet Olson—PR Rep
381-5010
Phil McCollar — 484-0291
Mary Anderson— 393-1221
Angie Lambert—
Treas. - Kim Logsdon
484-8667
[email protected]
State Rep - Sunshine Minzlaff
787-9136
[email protected]
Sgt at Arms— Mike Clark
430-1669
[email protected]
LRC - Ginny Kellerher
209-3084
[email protected]
Mem Sec.– Karline Clark
430-1670
[email protected]
OTHERS
Auggie & Sunshine Minzlaff
Chaplain— 787-9136
[email protected]
Road Cptn— Bill Hanson
786-3668
Webmaster — Clay Weaver
A few words from your President:
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF
RUSHMORE CHAPTER OF
ABATE INC. OF SD
P.O. Box 1223,
429 Kansas City St., Suite #11,
Rapid City, SD 57709
605-343-8474, website:
www.rushmoreabate.com
The end of the year is fast upon us. Less than 30 days until Christmas time and then the year
ends. I ask everyone to take time and reflect on the previous months (if you can remember
them) and challenge yourself to make next year an even better one. A lot of time we get
caught up in the fast pace race of life and forget to step back and take some time for ourselves and our family. If you’re like me, it seems like the days are like hours and the months
seem like days. Get your bike, or camper or boat out and make sure you take time to enjoy
the little things. Life is too short and you don’t want to be remembered as the person who
never took time to smell the roses!!
Also remember to help out the people who are less fortunate, and donate to the shelters and
re-stores. This time of year is exciting for many and sad and depressing for others.
Our December meeting has been pushed 1 week due to a schedule conflict. The meeting
will be held on December 9th at the Eagles Club.
The Should of Could of will be drawn to one lucky member who is present. We will be
holding our Elections, there is only one race running opposed, that is for President. It’s between current BOD member Bill Hanson and past President Craig Waddington. Come cast
your vote for your next President.
The calendar should be ready to be stapled and handed out at the meeting as well. We will
also be having a pot-luck so bring a side dish to share. So I hope to see a great turn out on
December 9th at the Eagles Club on East Centre St.
John T.
Secretary’s Report
President John called the general membership meeting of RU ABATE of Nov. 4, 2014 to order. Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Sgt. at Arms Mike. Barbie led membership in prayer. Roll call was taken with Sunshine and Janet excused and Ginny coming
after work.No speaker was had. John acknowledged the new faces at the meeting.
Minutes of the Oct. meeting had no additions or corrections. Phil motioned to accept and Cheryl seconded. Motion passed. Bills
were presented of postage stamps $49.00 to Karline. Bill motioned to pay Karline and Barbie seconded. Motion passed.
OFFICER REPORTS
Pres. John thanked those for coming to the meeting. Did you get out and vote?? Nominations for officers will be later in meeting.
Vice Pres. Hilary thanked all that helped with the Halloween Party. It was a good time.
Treasurer Kim gave the dollar reports. Jiggs motioned to accept and Chuck seconded.
Sec. had mail for Kim and Karline. The Neb. ABATE newsletter was sent around.
LRC representative Ginny had nothing to add to her report in the newsletter.
State Rep Sunshine had a report in the newsletter.
Membership Sec. Karline gave numbers of 56 affiliates and 316 members.
Sgt. at Arms Mike had nothing to report.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
PR had no report.
Road Captain spot is open.
Newsletter editor Ginny commented that the newsletter went out smoothly.
Products Manager Hilary had nothing new to report.
Web Page-John told members to get announcements and happenings to him or Clay so they can be added to the web page.
MRF Rep. Jiggs stated that MRF needs members and passed out applications.
Road Hazard Steward Barbie commented on road construction with members adding more. We are still riding so be safe.
AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Halloween Party report was given by Bill. Good time was had.
Bike Raffle report by BA. Some of the 920 tickets that had been signed out have already been turned in. He thanked Bill, Beth,
and Jim for selling tickets at HD on Oct. 11th. Nov. 1st Mary and Hilary sold at HD and thanked them. The credit card system
seems to be working good.
OLD BUSINESS
John opened nominations. Craig W. was nominated for President and accepted. Bill H. was nominated for President and accepted. No other nominations were presented. Bob W. motioned that nominations cease. Jiggs seconded. Motion passed. President office is the only election we will have at the Dec. meeting.
Spare tire mounts for the trailers are being worked on by BA.
Handle Bar issue for S.D. is still being worked on by S.D. ABATE. State Coor. Jiggs has some meetings in Pierre coming up.
Golf Cart body for sale. If not sold it was suggested we raise money on it at the RU Rally Party by smashing it with a hammer.
We did an old motorcycle years ago and it was fun.
Road Cleanup is on hold.
Newsletter issues are going more smoothly.
Affiliate Support signs information was shared by Bill. We will be getting 50 signs at $4.44 each which has already been approved by the membership.
Ed Netterberg Weekend information was shared by Susan. The dates of June 19 and 20 have been set up with Nemo Guest
Ranch. Passports will be done by Susan again. Karline to get our affiliate list to her soon. Susan wants to have the booklets
ready for Dec. meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Pres. John stated that the scheduled RU membership meeting of Dec. 2nd has to be rescheduled for Dec. 9th. It is our Christmas
Pot luck. Voting and stapling calendars will take place also.
Pres. John said an I Pad or Tablet are being looked into for the credit card swipes.
Board members are gathering names for a Member of the Year candidate. If you have someone who hasn't been recognized, let a
board member know.
Pres. John asked for a chair person for the RU ABATE Rally Party. After much persuasion, Bill accepted to chair it. Bill asked
members how much do we spend on bands? Discussion was had on bands and their fees. No decision was made.
MEMBERS of the MONTH are Loren W. Kathy H. and Jerri Jo. Congratulations and thanks for volunteering at the Halloween
Party.
Secretary’s Report cont.
AFFILIATE of the MONTH is the Eagles Club. Thank you for supporting ABATE.
Bill encourages members to visit all our affiliates and tell them we support them. It was asked if we could have more thank you
business cards to give to the affiliates when they are visited. Pres. John said we will get more made.
Shoulda/Coulda of $180.00 would have went to Willie Haas, but sorry you could not collect as you were not here. Dec. will be
$200.00 and will be given to only a RU ABATE member who is attending the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gin H. has Herberger gift books for sale for the Eagles. Nov. 15 SFJ Pool Tournament. March 28th Jiggs has set up for the 3rd Annual Safety Seminar. Nov. 22nd is a fund raiser at the Eagles for Jacob Coccia.
There being no further business or discussions, Barbie and Jiggs motioned to adjourn. I can't believe I beat Jiggs at the adjournment.
LOL!!
Belated Happy Thanksgiving.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
God bless you!! Barbie :o)
Vice President’s
Report
THE
Bar & Grille
605-574-2998
Hill City, SD • Junction 16 & 385
NO REPORT
AT TIME
OF PUBLICATION
343-2490
V.I.P. supporter of A.B.A.T.E.!
IT’S NOT
WHAT
YOU RIDE,
IT’S
THAT
YOU RIDE!
2525 West
Main St.,
Rapid City
342-8876
716-4332
Rapid City, SD
State Rep’s Report
This report is from notes taken by Karline Clark who subbed for me at the BOD meeting on Saturday, 1115-14. Thank you, Karline!
The weather was very bad so many Reps were excused from the meeting.
After volunteering for SD ABATE for over 17 years, Gail VanderPol gave her final membership secretary
report. October had 18 new members; November had 17 new members; SD ABATE has 1,351 total members. Gail mailed letters to all the chapters making them aware that Karline Clark would be the new Membership Secretary, starting immediately.
Susan Lettau, Newsletter Editor, reminded all that she would be expanding the "Good Times calendar in
the Freedom Flyer so submit your information with more details.
The Impac committee obtained e-mail addresses of State Reps for ideas on what gifts ABATE could give
to our Legislators at Legislative Days. Please, if you have any suggestions, give them to me. Be aware of
19 rough draft variations of a bill to raise various taxes to fix South Dakota roads and bridges infrastructure. These bills are currently working their way through the legislative process to be finalized.
Susan Lettau is compiling the State passport books to be handed out at the January Legislative Days meeting.
Legislative Days - we are looking for donations to the Chinese auction and for door prizes. Please remember to bring your chapter membership awards for the gathering on Friday evening. Just a reminder, I hope
to see LOTS of you at this GREAT event!
Phil Hohm is organizing the May Awareness Ride - Plan to attend this event also.
Heartland Steam 2016 will be held April 1-3 in Sioux falls at the Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel.
Rooms are $94.99 for double Queen or King rooms.
Thank you again Karline. for taking notes for me! Thank you also for taking over the State Membership
Secretary's position - without relinquishing your job as Rushmore Membership Secretary. I think you will
be busy!
Respectfully Submitted,
Sunshine Minzlaff, Rushmore ABATE State Rep
ROAD
CAPTAIN’S
THIS POSITION
IS OPEN.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED,
COME TO THE NEXT GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND
TALK TO ANY BOD MEMBER.
TREASURER’S
REPORT
NO REPORT
AVAILABLE AT
TIME OF PUBLICATION
LRC Report
Well, now that the elections are all over
with, we can all clearly see that President Obama’s lack of popularity has
lead to a strong lean in the Republican
direction. What those changes will
mean to motorcyclists remains to be
seen. On the federal level, we lost a
couple key supporters and the MRF
will undoubtedly be working hard to
make new relationships with in coming
legislators.
The new administrator for NHTSA has
been named. Mark Rosekind has been
nominated for this position. He has 4
years experience with the National
Transportation Safety Board and several years working for NASA. His confirmation has not yet taken place.
I urge all members to become MRF
members as well. The MRF is the arm
of our cause that fights for our rights in
Washington DC on a daily basis. They
monitor all legislation to make sure that
none of our rights as motorcyclists are
compromised. They are having serious
financial difficulties and definitely need
your support. You would probably not
be able to ride like you do if it weren’t
for the work they have done for us. On
page 11 of this newsletter, you will find
a list of the mission of MRF for 2015.
You will clearly see what they do is
definitely worth your support!!
On a personal note, I want to thank
everyone who donated items to the
rummage sale for Jacob Coccia’s benefit and all who attended. There are not
words to say how very much you are
appreciated and what a positive difference you made for this little boy!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Ginny
Your Neighborhood
Irish Pub
Spirits, Food &
Entertainment
721-8636
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Located in Valley
Square,3064 Covington St,
Suite 206
Rapid City, SD
Membership
Secretary’s Report
2 new members: Dustin Atchley and Mike Guidliano. 8 renewing members.
1 new affiliate: Shed & Deb’s Bar in Black Hawk.
8 renewing affiliates: BH Power Sports, Dave Davis Agency, Inc., Eagles Lodge #3555, Rice Honda Suzuki, Sally O’Mally’s Pub
& Casino, Stoneville Saloon, Thrash’s Living Art, and Valley Sports Bar.
We currently have 55 affiliates and 321 members.
86 addresses were sent to Western Mailers for mailing the hardcopy of the newsletter.
Memberships expiring in November 2014: John Klaudt, Dan Morris, and Chris Shay.
Memberships expiring in December 2014: Barb and Barry Bisbee, Dustin Brimm, Frank and Rose Dupris, Douglas Gruenwald,
Michelle Lutheran, Hannah Pruss, William Sabers, Erin Smith, Roland Usera, and Dara Wrachford.
Memberships expiring in January 2015: Jeri Jo antes, Darlene Gilby, Dean Hade, and Mike Letcher.
Affiliate memberships expiring in November: Blue Lantern Lounge, Dakota Battery & Electric, and Rosco’s.
Affiliate memberships expiring in December: Country Corner, Knuckle Saloon, Loud American Roadhouse, One Hour Heating
& Air Conditioning, Shotgun Willies, Spizzirri Press, and Time Out Lounge.
Affiliate memberships expiring in January: Caputa Store.
Your membership secretary,
Karline Clark
Whitewood, SD
J BAR
at the Flying J Truck Plaza
Exit 61
Rapid City SD
342-5450
SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES LIKE THEY SUPPORT US!
Visit one of these businesses today! (continued)
Chaplain’s Corner
This time of year marks the Season of Joy! It is a time to be thankful for all the blessings we have and
joyful in the abundance of God's love and provision for us! God's greatest gift was His son, Jesus Christ
who died to save us all from our sins.
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in
Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
This is not a time that is supposed to be "all about us/me." Joy stands for:
Jesus
Others
Yourself
The more one focuses on others, the more joy and contentment one finds in one's own life. Jesus gave us
the example of this lifestyle. Helping/serving others does not happen by accident but happens when we
become more aware of others needs. This requires us to step out of our "comfort zones" and take risks
sometimes. This lifestyle may not be a walk of praise by man but it is a rewarding walk. Only through
this lifestyle can we see the hand of God at work.
Matt. 5:25 "Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things. I will make
you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord."
We all look for joy in other people and we love to be around them. We all have good days and bad days
but our joy is not based on the circumstances around us, rather, on the condition of our heart within us.
Allowing Christ to take residence in our heart and the abiding faith to always look to Him will bring this
joy. Joy is not an outside job, but, an inside job.
John 15:9-11 "As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments you will abide in My love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in His
love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you and that your joy may be full."
Romans 15:13 "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may
abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
This holiday season, let's all work at sharing, helping, spreading our joy and peace wherever we go. May
God bless us all!
In His service,
Sunshine and Auggie
Bike Raffle Report
Thanks to everyone who has stepped up
and signed out books of tickets. Ticket
sells are going well so if you want a
ticket you better buy one soon. We only
have 200 tickets left in our possession to
sell or sign out to be sold. Thanks to the
folks who have stepped up and shown
the bike at BHHD in our absence.
Thanks.
BA & Mary
605-393-1221
Mason
Caterers
Chad Moyers—545-1035
Jake O’Grady—431-4385
Lead, SD
Landscaping *** Moving *** Snow Removal
Mexican Mondays
Prime Rib Wednesdays
Fish Fry Fridays
Karaoke on Fridays
Products Report
Piedmont, SD
(605) 787-6940
BUGLIN’ BULL
Restaurant & Sports bar
511 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Custer SD
673-4477
NO REPORT
AVAILABLE AT
TIME OF PUBLICATION
BUFFALO
WILD
WINGS
715 Mountain View Rd, Rapid City
721-9264
The
Island Bar
Piedmont, SD
716-0631
Rushmore Chapter of ABATE Inc.
(A Brotherhood of Awareness Training & Education)
Win this 2015 Harley Davidson
Superior Blue
“103” Street Glide
***20th Annual Bike Raf2nd Prize
3rd Prize
fle***
$500.00
BH Gold Watch
Ticket Price $20 each or 6 for $100
12300 W Hwy 44
348-9733
Drawing to be held on or before August 8th, 2015 at Black
Hills Harley Davidson Rapid City, South Dakota.
A portion of the proceeds from this raffle may benefit the SD
ABATE IMPAC Fund – a political action committee.
LOOKING FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THAT SOMEONE
SPECIAL? TRY AN ABATE PRODUCTS! We have T-shirts, Pins, Patches,
Cozies, Hats and more! Support your chapter, buy ABATE! Pick up your products
at the Dec. 9th meeting or call Hilary, our products manager to set your pick up.
MRF 2015 AGENDA — SUPPORT THE MRF, JOIN TODAY!!!!
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MAP 21 upcoming reauthorization (the Highway Bill) – To include Motorcycle 2010 type Grant Funding (the MRF to pursue the current
levels of funding along with a request to tighten up language for qualification and use), continuation of the NHTSA Lobbying Ban, pursue reinstatement of the Motorcycle Advisory Council (MAC) to advise the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), oppose any motorcycling related
federal blackmails or federal sanctions contained in the highway bill; closely monitor for any action that would negatively impact motorcycles,
motorcycling, and motorcyclists; seek to include HR1861 type language to ban motorcycle specific roadblock grant funding
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SAE Motorcycle Roadside Sound Test – The MRF to NOT promote the use of the SAE Sound Test as a National enforcement standard, majority considered this a state issue
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NHTSA motorcycle-specific checkpoint grant program – MRF to carry out a full effort to cut off specified use of funding for this motorcyclebased discriminatory practice, work with SMRO’s to exchange information on passing anti-checkpoint laws within the state, work to get new
HR1861 like resolution language written and introduced
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Continue monitoring the Federal Crash Causation study and the MSF Naturalistic study
Strongly oppose any federal standard proposing stamping and certifying of motorcycle exhaust systems
Continue to oppose federal agency activity regarding EPA Sound Emission User studies and the encouragement of state activity with federal
resources – again deemed to be a state issue
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Work to discourage ALL forms of distracted driving, and oppose all forms of funding blackmails or withholding of funds as related to motorcyclists, watch this issue closely for motorcycle specific discriminatory language
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Continue participation at the federal level where the definition of a motorcycle is under review taking advantage of any opportunity available
to enhance and further clarify
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MRF will oppose any motorcycling, motorcycle, or motorcyclist-based discriminatory legislation or rules proposed by the U.S. Congress or by
a federal agency
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MRF to seek a legislative vehicle to include motorcyclist anti-profiling language this upcoming session
Continue participation in motorcycle related activity in the European Union, United Nations and Canada
MRF to fiercely oppose any mandatory helmet or apparel standards
MRF directed by our SSMRO’s to not support the use of ethanol fuels higher than E10 or any other newly developed fuel blends including
alternative renewable fuels without further testing on motorcycle engines and obtaining specific recommendations from motorcycle manufacturers approving their use, MRF and SSMRO’s to continue to pursue passage of HR875 type language
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MRF to continue to insure the inclusion of motorcycles in ongoing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) emerging technologies
Pursue safer roadway design strategies at the federal level, include safer cable barrier research similar to European improvements in the
discussion
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Continue to promote our theme of crash avoidance versus safer crashing, using the principles of HR1498 urging NHTSA to focus on crash
prevention and rider education
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MRF to pursue limiting funding of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for their increasing involvement in motorcycling safety issues
MRF to pursue limiting of funding of CDC on their involvement in motorcycling safety issues through a relevant appropriations bill, pursue
CDC lobby ban and seek to remove language where CDC suggests motorcycle crashes are preventable injury events. MRF to continue to support
efforts to refocus the CDC on their mission as stated in the letter from Congressman Petri to the CDC on September 27th, 2013
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MRF to monitor private organizations that oppose the legislative agenda or mission of the MRF and investigate their funding sources to
make certain they are not receiving federal tax dollars
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MRF to monitor public organizations for funding sources when in opposition to our legislative agenda or mission and respond appropriately
if they receive federal tax dollars
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MRF to monitor and report on transportation entities that are active in motorcycling but by their charters or mission statements are or
should be non-relevant to motorcycles
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MRF to monitor and report on non-transportation federal agencies becoming increasingly involved in motorcycling such as the Government
Accountability Office (GAO)
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MRF to continue to closely monitor the federally mandated Affordable Health Care Act for potential motorcyclist and motorcycling discrimination
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MRF to fully engage the EPA on upcoming activity on motorcycle emission regulations and motorcycle drive train mandates
MRF to support the Black Box Protection Act, currently HR2414, seek introduction of similar language in the upcoming Congress to regulate
black boxes in motorcycles, seek to clarify the rights of the vehicle owner to ownership of the recorded data
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MRF to research fair tolling concepts on federally funded roads and roads supported by federal bonds
Federal Agency Motorcycle Design Standards – MRF to oppose non-motorcycle manufacturer mandated specific design standards
There was agreement that while the handling of non-motorcycle powered two and three wheelers such and mopeds, scooters, and the various
cabin based steering wheel type vehicles was considered a state by state issue that there would be an effort to get these removed from motorcycle
crash statistics if they do not have to follow the existing motorcycle licensing program in the state.
THIS IS REPRINTED IN PART, NOT IN FULL, FROM AN MRF EMAIL NEWS OF NOVEMBER 10, 2014.
After much discussion and research with various SMROs throughout the country, these are a sampling of their goals for the coming year.
RUSHMORE ABATE
PO BOX 1223
RAPID CITY SD 57709