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LAKE CNTY ABATE CHAPTER GENERAL MEETING September 5, 2021

DR called the meeting to order at 12:00, followed by Pledge/moment of silence & prayer by Pilgrim.
PRESIDENT: Will “Griz” Deaver: Spoke about the State Meeting & that next year we will be hosting the Oct one. He
touched on people that have recently passed due to Covid that were chapter members & reminded everyone of the St
Jude's Run Oct 2..
VICE PRESIDENT: "Tate" Hehl thanked everyone for their help at the State Meeting & despite losing our trailer with all
our stuff Landfill Mike did a wonderful job on the ammo crate & its contents. He also mentioned we will be needing help
for Nov Leesburg Bikefest & reminded everyone about the chili cook off next chapter meeting!
SECRETARY: Motion to accept mtg minutes as printed. ShoeString & Tramp, 1 & 2 . No discussion, all in favor,
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Motion passed.
TREASURER: Charlotte “Hotcakes” Meyer: gave her report.
SGT AT ARMS: David ‘Smo’ Carpenter spoke about a benefit ride leaving Pickle Barrel Sunday 9/12 ..
MEMBERSHIP: Ron “RonJon” Knab: Gave his report & mentioned we need to carry applications for membership with
us. We had 5 renews & one new person sign up this month.
PRODUCTS: “Landfill Mike” --Need materials to rebuild inside of the trailer when we get it & rebuilt the key house.
NEWSLETTER: Vera Deaver: Mentioned the Gun Tickets & spoke about the ABATE 101.
LEGISLATIVE: Joyce Sharpe absent so Griz spoke about that the legislatures are in office now & now is the time to
contact them.
STATE REPS: Griz gave his report on the State Meeting & everyone was pleased once again with Lake Cnty & the
food & festivities Saturday night. For more info see the MasterLink. There was discussion on the replacing the trailer
that was stolen, so a Motion was made by Vera to put a cap on the amount & seconded by Rooster. There will be
more discussion at the 9/27 Board meeting to finalize everything There was also a Motion for sponsorship for the St
Judes ride that we all attend Motion made by Yvonne & 2 by Ron Jon
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WEBMASTR: Don Breckenridge: Still trying to rebuild all the info that was lost since his laptop was stolen.
PR: Karen Wade: Mentioned Bikefest & vendors (all depending on if it's on or cancelled).
COMM/SAFETY: Tracy “Brat” Whitehurst. Was not present to report.
SAFETY DIRECTOR: Mickey “Pilgrim” Meyer: Spoke on trying to get the legislature people to come to one of our
meetings to see what we are all about.
ROAD CAPTAIN: Mike “Painter” gave his word for the day Vacuous, with an example.
BILLING: Sheryl “Cancun” was not present to report.
HOSP: Jan ‘Lil Bit’ DeLancy spoke about our boat day & what fun we had.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS: Shortcake mentioned the calendar will be ready by November 1st. Yvonne spoke about the
Christmas Party & talking to the Moose people about doing a few things different this year. At our October meeting we
will be having the Chili Cook off, so start getting prepared.
GOOD OF THE ORDER: Shrimp Ride sign up sheet is in the back. Oct 2 St Judes time is 7:30AM at circle K off 561&
CR44. Our 50/50 was won by Casey & donated funds back to chapter. Motion was made by Big Smo & DR, followed
by a prayer by Pilgrim. We had 36 members present.
These minutes have been summarized by your secretary, Marie Baxter, Ride Safe everyone.

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says the man, "She never did let me finish a sentence."

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