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That’s a wrap! Just arrived home from the Monroe Swap Meet and all I can say is Thank you! There were a lot of hours put into scheduling and behind-the-scenes setting up for this event.
I would like to thank the Evergreen Fair Grounds for allowing us this great venue to hold the swap meet. To the Vendors that come year after year with their wares to barter and bargain. To the citizens who show up to spend their money on great finds and food. Lastly to those who made this possible, Eric & Adalinda Lundt, Scott & Micki Robinson, Phil & Jeri Snow, Chad & Cheryl Holtquist, Jenny Rogers, and Dave Crawford. There are many others and I apologize for not remembering everyone however you all are so appreciated. Next year is already in the planning stages so if you are interested in having ‘vendor space’ please reach out.
I would like to welcome and thank those that renewed their membership at the Swap Meet along with our new members! If you need to renew, go to the website: https://www.abate-wa.org/.
Let’s not forget about the $50 reimbursement from Abate of Washington for those who complete a ‘state-approved basic rider completion course’. Submit a valid receipt and receive a ‘free’ one-year membership to Abate of Washington, an Abate of Washington patch plus $4,000 accidental death/dismemberment insurance while a member is in good standing. I would like to see us pushing this to not only get new members into this great organization but to make sure people are getting rider training. Reimbursement forms can be found at https://abate-wa.org/, click on ‘Join Us’, scroll down to the flyer, and click on ‘reimbursement…Click here to read more
Andy McAfee
State Coordinator
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We are happy to announce that raffle tickets for our 2023 Spring Opener raffle are available for sale. Thanks to our sponsors Jake's Gun and Pawn, Apple State Harley Davidson, and Mike Myers Motorcycle Attorney, we have some amazing prizes!
Please reach out to your Gambling Representative, David Crawford, to check out raffle tickets. His cell for call or text is 206-427-0091.
Below are the rules regarding distribution and selling of the raffle ticket, please review them carefully and Happy Selling.
Spring Opener Raffle Ticket Rules:
- You must be an ABATE member in good standing to sell tickets.
- The ABATE member that checks out the tickets from our Gambling Representative is responsible for returning the whole ticket or the ticket stub & $10.
- The buyer and the seller must print their full legal first & last name as legible as possible. No nicknames, road names or initials please.
- Please be mindful that when selling the Raffle Tickets, we need to make sure everyone has a fair chance when it comes time for the drawing. Therefore, the ticket stub cannot be altered in any way. This means no lamination, stickers, tape, rips, folding or creasing etc.
- We ask that all SOLD tickets stubs & $10 be returned to the ABATE Gambling Representative by the June 11th, ECOM Meeting. The unsold tickets the member can keep & continue to try & keep selling. This is to help minimize the amount of cash & ticket stub counting we have to do the day of the event.
- By 12 noon on Saturday of the Spring Opener ALL tickets & sold ticket stub / $10 must be turned back into the ABATE Gambling Representatives for counting. At that time there will be sperate tickets checked out that will be sold at the event between 12 noon & 6pm. The Gambling Representatives & State Officers could stretch out the selling time up until 8:30 pm depending on where the Gambling Committee is at with counting the sold tickets & money.
- The drawing will be held at 10pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023
- The member that sells the winning ticket for the 2020 Road King will get a $200 Pre-paid Visa (The member will be asked to complete a W9 for us to report your winnings)
- The member that sells the winning ticket for the Tommy Gun will get a $200 Pre-paid Visa (The member will be asked to complete a W9 for us to report your winnings)
- The members that sell any other of the winning tickets will get 1 Spring Opener member ticket for the 2024 Spring Opener event.
- For any Chapter that sells 50 of the bike tickets OR 50 of the gun tickets (but not a combination of the two together) will get a Gift Certificate good for 1 Free Member Spring Opener ticket for the next year’s event. The Gift Certificates will be given to the Chapter Coordinators to pass out to the winning members of their chapter at the BOD in October.
The Vendor Registration form is attached here!
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Sizes
T-Shirts:
Sweatshirts (Pullover Hoodies):
Bandanas:
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To order
Message Cheryl Holtquist through
FB Messenger OR Email at [email protected]
(copy/paste the Email address into your Email’s address bar if link is not working)
Payment Options
Payment can be made in one of four ways:
- CC info over the phone -Processed through our PayPal acct
- Venmo
- Check
- Cash
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Delivery
Orders can be picked up at the Products booth at either the Swap Meet or the Spring Opener or you can pick them up at BOD (or have your Chapter Coordinator pick them up for you). I can also mail them but there will be an additional $3 per shirt fee for postage ($5 per sweatshirt).
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PRINTER
Parsons Printwares
https://www.parsonsprintwares.com
Shirt design by Tina Lawson and Scott Robinson
ABATE of WA Spring Opener
NOTE:
The Poker Run T-Shirt can be purchased through Spanaway who is the sponsoring Chapter for that event.
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“Texas” Larry Walker
Legislative Affairs Officer, ABATE of WA
360-271-9285
“Texas” Larry Walker is an nationally certified Rider Coach for novice, intermediate, and advanced training. He is the Senior Instructor for Navy Region Northwest, a long time motorcyclist rights advocate, with well over 40 years of riding experience.
Into the Interim We Go
If you have been living under a rock and do not know, none of our proposed bills for congestion relief, i.e., lane sharing and shoulder riding, made it out of committee. This will make things more difficult next year, but not impossible. We will need to get enough popular support in the House and Senate so that... Click here to read more.
UPDATE AS OF 4/20/2023: Victory in Olympia ABATE OF WASHINGTON PASSES BILL 1171
This is in regard to adding one more person to the State Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Board.
Big thanks to Legislative Rep. Gina Mosbrucker for being a sponsor of this bill. We greatly appreciate her help with this Bill.
SCOTT ROBINSON
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Biden’s Full Court Press on Electric Vehicles
Media reports have surfaced regarding a planned announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designed to ensure that all-electric cars make up as much as 67 percent of new passenger vehicles sold in the country by 2032. Click here to read more…
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BIKERS INSIDE THE BELTWAY 2023
STANDING ON & HOLDING COMMON GROUND
Bikers inside the Beltway – Since the late eighties, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and motorcyclists’ rights advocates have journeyed to Capitol Hill on behalf of the nation’s motorcyclists. Since 2009 and the inception of Bikers inside the Beltway, the journey matches the MFR’s immediate and long-range legislative goals.
Bikers inside the Beltway 2023 will not deviate from the MRF’s purpose – Standing on and holding common ground to protect the rights of all motorcyclists. Click here to read more…
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For Immediate Release
April 17, 2023
H.R. 1435 the “Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act"
Across the country a battle is underway between those that want to end the availability of combustion engines, and those fighting to protect their survival. While states like California and Massachusetts are setting timelines for purchase bans on internal combustion engines, other states like New Hampshire and Wisconsin are pushing back.
The Biden Administration recently rolled out plans shifting this country to a majority electric...
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Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish,
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM)
BILL INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS TO PREVENT ICE BANS
U.S. Representative John Joyce (R-PA) along with more than sixty Republican cosponsors has introduced House Resolution 1435 "To amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines."
Titled the "Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act," H.R. 1435 was introduced March 8 and is designed to protect Americans' right to choose the technology that powers their motor...Click here to read more…
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If you are a current non-expired member of ABATE of Washington, you will be receiving, or have already received a ‘beneficiary card’ in the mail from American Income Life (AIL).
These cards are mailed out annually to ABATE members as a reminder to update your beneficiary or add some ‘life insurance’ for yourself and/or your family. AIL provides a free ‘accidental death and dismemberment’ of up to $4000 to any non-expired ABATE member. What this means is: if you are involved in an accident and die or lose an arm/leg/eye, etc. AIL will pay you or your beneficiary up to $4000. AIL also offers other life insurance, and if you are interested in getting any type of life insurance or adding to what you already have, they can help you out.
What I’m asking of you members is, please, when they call, be considerate. They are just trying to do their jobs. If you are not interested in any other insurance, let them know and ask them to send you your certificate. If you would like to hear more about the insurance they provide, they will schedule a meet-up with you and give you other options. If you feel that you are being harassed after saying no, please get the person's name and phone number and send it to me.
I cannot stress enough about making sure your beneficiary is up to date with AIL or any other insurance policy you have. Finding out, after the fact, that someone you did NOT want to be the recipient of your demise is too late!
Please, this is a FREE benefit that AIL provides to non-expired ABATE Members, be courteous to them. Click here to read more…
Andy McAfee
State Coordinator
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Thanks to all of you who have submitted articles, chapter reports, and photographs for our Freedom Newsletter.
I will send an email confirmation of each submission I receive. If you do not receive written confirmation from me, the submission did not arrive as planned. Please reach out to me so that I can ensure your submission is included in the next month's newsletter. I will respond with an email confirmation. As always, thank you for sending your submissions by the 15th of each month.
With respect and gratitude,
Shari Carlsberg
ABATE Freedom Newsletter Editor
[email protected]
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Spring Opener
June 22-25, 2023
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SKY Motorcycle Show
May 21, 2023
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17th Annual Mt. St. Helen's Memorial Ride
May 21, 2023
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Demolition Derby
July 4,2023
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Run to the Desert
August 25-27, 2023
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Oyster Run 2023
September 24, 2023
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Spokane Chapter - Let Them Stare Make Them Aware
May 6, 2023
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Bowl-a-Thon
July 16, 2023
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19th Annual Kickback Campout
August 20,2023
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Star Lake Chapter Lakes Run
May 13, 2023
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Columbia Gorge Chapter 4th of July Poker Run
July 4, 2023
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Columbia Gorge Chapter Barrel Racing
July 4,2023
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Foothills Chapter Memorial Day Cookout
May 27, 2023
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Pacific County Chapter Pigout Charity Run
May 13, 2023
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RIDER REIMBURSEMENT
Complete a State-Approved Rider Safety Course to receive $50 reimbursement & more!
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Columbia Gorge
Happy Spring from the Columbia Gorge Chapter! We are all impatiently waiting for that beautiful riding weather, but in the meantime, we have been busy putting together some events that are sure to be amazing.
We are excited to announce that plans are underway for a Demolition Derby & Fireworks Show this 4th of July in Goldendale, WA at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds. We have been working hard & have a great line up for the day's events, which include a Poker Run, car raffle, demolition derby, motorcycle barrel racing & fireworks! We would love to see our friends from across the state at this event, so please reach out with any questions. Event details can be found here.
We are also gearing up to have our Memorial Day Poker Run on May 29th to Fossil, Oregon to see our fellow members at Bear Hollow.
As always, keep your wheels on the ground & happy riding!
Thank you,
Annette Nunn
ABATE of Washington, Columbia Gorge Chapter
541-993-5217
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EPCC
Spring Salutations from EPCC. Wow, we’ve had a whirlwind month! Our Night Out With EPCC event was moved to March 4 to accommodate SKCC’s Outta Control Night (which was a fantastic time with a fabulous band).
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FOOTHILLS
Spring appears to be a bit bipolar this year. Despite the rain we had a great time on our Easter Run benefiting Terry Home, thank you to everyone that joined us! I'd like to welcome our new members to ABATE of Washington & the Foothills family. READ MORE
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KEY PENINSULA
Greetings from the ‘Pen. Things are starting to come back to life in the motorcycle world as the weather gets nicer. That said, please ride safe. I ride like I’m invisible all the time because essentially we are. READ MORE
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PACIFIC COUNTY
The run season is kicking off, and Pacific County Chapter is having our Pigout Charity Run Saturday, May 13th.
The run starts at the Columbia River Roadhouse in Chinook, WA. KSU at 10:00 am. READ MORE
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SKCC
What should I inspect on my motorcycle before I ride?
For those already familiar with their bike, here are some of the parts to inspect in each area before you decide to saddle up. READ MORE
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SKY VALLEY
Greetings from Sky Valley chapter in Snohomish!
It’s May, that can only mean one thing...
It’s time for the 25th Annual Sky Valley Bike Show
Sunday May 21st 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Downtown Historic Snohomish READ MORE
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SPANAWAY
Spanaway has had a busy last few months. Most recently was our Wing Ding wing challenge. We enjoyed some very tasty wings that night. Please extend a congratulations to Phil Schultz, the new Deputy Coordinator for Spanaway Chapter.
Looking forward to warmer and drier weather.
Hope to see you all at some point this summer!
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STAR LAKE
Greetings everyone from Star Lake Chapter,
We had our monthly chapter meeting April 2nd, 2023, 10am-11am at Purdy’s Public House in Sumner. The chapter is still making great progress with planning for upcoming year events and rides. The Chapter had a great turn out with 10 members that volunteered to help at the March ABATE Swap Meet in Monroe March 25-26. READ MORE
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SPOKANE
Greetings from Spokane
The Spokane Motorcycle Show was a huge success. Spokane ABATE Chapter was present in full force!!
New members, raffle ticket sales, event signs and lots of product sales!! Spokane members learned about recruiting, promoting and enjoying being an ABATE member. READ MORE
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Need to reach a specific Chapter?
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Filling in the Blanks
Most people have a pretty clear memory of how they got hurt. Frequently their memories are punctuated with very specific details. “That son of a bitch looked me right in the eye before turning left.” “The front door mat was a bright pastel color.” “The impact made a sound just like an M-80 going off.” But when you go through something traumatic, like a motorcycle wreck, the brain isn’t focused on making memories—it’s focused on survival. The same mechanisms that keep the brain sharp enough to escape immediate danger may also make it harder to accurately recall the event.
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He Passed Me Going 90 MPH
In just about every motorcycle case we have there
are allegations that our client was speeding. There are a couple of important things to know about the issue of motorcycle speed. The first relates to the reliability of witness observations. The second deals with the way courts deal with favored drivers exceeding the speed limit.
Witnesses are almost always wrong about
motorcycle speed. It may be based on the relatively small size of motorcycles compared to other vehicles. Or it may be based on witness bias.
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Public Health and Relations Crisis
The concept of public health has really expanded. It used to focus on disease. Now it includes things like gun deaths. New York’s Governor recently declared
a gun violence disaster emergency. This new strategy treats gun violence as a public health crisis. We have a public health crisis of our own in Washington. It doesn’t have anything to do with guns. Or COVID-19. It has to do with motorcycles.
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What the Jury Doesn't Hear
The evidence rules have a big impact on what the jury gets to hear (and what it doesn’t get to hear). Evidence can seem a lot like an iceberg: 10 percent visible, 90 percent below the surface.
A lot of the evidence rules are counter-intuitive. Here’s what the jury doesn’t get to hear in a personal injury case:
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