Posted 10/14/2007

  Well it has been a while sense my last State WS Deputy report. I guess it is time again, for me to come out the shadows.

   We just finished the STEAM 2007 & 2nd Annual Awards Dinner & Octobers BOD at the Gwinwood in lacey.
    Due to unforeseen circumstances, I Chaired the October BOD, with Chris Dulas, Rona Smith, & Darla Hale.

    I am sure, some of you may have concerns about the way the October BOD was conducted.
  My self, I have always tried to do a good job & stay within the Bi-laws & Policies of ABATE of WA.
  But sometimes in the confusion at the near end of a meeting.
  It is very easy to forget the most important thing to do in this organization as a State Officer when you Chair a meeting.

  As I have said many times before No one gets paid for doing any job in ABATE of WA.
 The very least you can to is Thank them!   

  I would like to say thank you to:
 Chris Dulas, Rona Smith, Darla Hale, Don Cuda, Peggy Miller, Mike Campbell, J Craig, Rich Bright, Ron Voss Senior,
 Ron  Voss Jr., Ginger Magures, Darcy MUGARTEGUI, Lenny Pletsch, Roxy & Leland C Kelly,
 John Calabrese, & Jerry Fox.

  For all your help & support with  the Day To Day Operations of ABATE of WA.

 Also thank you to: all the volunteers that helped with The 2nd Annual Awards, Steam & the October BOD.

  A special Thanks to Chris Dulas, for your support in Co Chairing the October BOD with me.
 
    We Gotter Done!

  Also Thank You to to all of ABATE, for The US Flag you Presented me with at the Awards Ceremony!
   This was the First Award Certificate ?? That I have received from ABATE of WA after 20 + years.

 
This a Flag that Flew Over The Capital of The United States.
 

 Okay  Lets all ride safe out there! Watch out for the Man you must Endorse your sport if you want to ride.
 
  On Saturday Oct 20th I am scheduled to take the rider skills test at Puyallup DOL
 After 22 years of riding in WA I will finally have a legal Endorsement. Well I should have, if I pass the State Skills test.
 I have been waiting for 2 months to take the Rider Skills Test at the DOL.

   Then I can go on these up coming runs I keep posting on all of the Web Sites.

  Keep checking the EVENTS Web Page for ABATE Events & More.

  See you on a future runs & Events: Dragoni

A Big Thanks To

North Kitsap & Olympia Chapters

For Hosting The 

STEAM & 2nd Annual Awards Dinner & BOD

You all did a Great Job; It was a well planed Event!

  Dutch Phillips ( Dragoni)
  ABATE of WA
  State WS Deputy

04/02/07  Update on HB5544

This is the bill on noise that would effectively ban Off-road bikes etc.

It is dead for this session, placed in X files of Rules Committee so it will not come
out. With that said, it will be back next year.

Information Received From: Chris Dulas
ABATE OF WA
NCOM Ambassador
 

Posted By Dragoni 04/02/07

 WS Deputy Report 04/01/2007
 

SB 5544  THE END OF OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLING IN WASHINGTON

-----Original Message-----
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 9:48 AM
To: Kline, Sen. Adam
Subject: Possible NC 

: SB 5544

SENATE INTERNET E-MAIL DELIVERY SERVICE

TO:  Senator Adam Kline

FROM: Dave Helgeson (Possible Non-Constituent)



SUBJECT:  SB 5544

MESSAGE:

Senator Kline,

 I am curious to know why you would co-sponsor the most discriminatory, anti-OHV Bill ever proposed?

 SB 5544 changes would creating maximum sound levels for riding near any residence, regardless of where
that residence is located or how it is zoned.  It would become illegal for my Family to ride our motorcycles and quads
where they are "plainly audible" from in or adjacent to any residence.  This would even include residences that are on
farm land, forest land or in an industrial area.

 One of the few riding area riding areas where it is still legal to ride in Western Washington is
Capital State Forest near Olympia. There are a few parcels of private property located within the forest.
This law, if passed, would effectively shut this area down. Ditto for the nearby Straddle Line ORV park.

What really strikes me as absurd about this proposal is race tracks like Evergreen Speedway in Monroe
could host auto races of all types, but any off road events would be illegal.

In addition, this law would only apply to my dirt bike or quad.

 It would not apply to other, more common sources of residential noise such as lawnmowers,
chainsaws, cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, stereos, playgrounds, ball fields, etc. 

 It is just plain discrimination against Off Highway Vehicle use and has nothing to do with keeping neighborhoods quiet.

 Off Highway Vehicle recreation is a fun and growing family sport, it would be nice to see sports that support families
 embraced by Olympia with more open riding areas, instead of discriminated against.

 I would hope that you drop your support of this legislation.

The Answer From Senator Adam Kline, is Below  ( Read It! )

----- Original Message -----
From: Kline, Sen. Adam
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 3:49 PM
Subject: RE: Possible NC: SB 5544


 Dear Mr. Helgeson,

 I signed on because I have been annoyed, endangered, and angered one too many times
 by people riding motorized dirt-bikes and other off-road vehicles that have no damn business anywhere.
 
 To me, this bill is narrow--it doesn't include those "personal watercraft," seemingly jet-powered little missiles
whose only apparent purpose is to risk death and dismemberment for boaters and swimmers,
for the amusement of spoiled drunk teenagers.

 Yes, I am sure there is the occasional responsible person who rides one of these machines on land or water.
 And yes, like every human being I have been pleasantly surprised to find my stereotypes broken.

  But why, why, why, do folks insist on motorized "sports"? Those two words are an oxymoron.
There is nothing sporting--athletic, physically demanding--about riding any machine anywhere.

 And it's a damned annoyance to folks who see the outdoors as a place to go for quiet and solitude
and self-exploration. I would be happy to ban the use of the internal combustion engine off-road, by anyone
without a handicapped sticker, subject to a stiff fine.

Maybe we could call this an anti-obesity measure.

 Please circulate this to all motorized sports enthusiasts, so they can remember never to vote for me.

Senator Adam Kline

 Posted By Dragoni: 03/31/07

 Report 03/15/2007 

First off, Let me say a big thanks to everyone that stepped up to help us with the 2007 Spring Swap meet.
  Thanks to the efforts of some of our dedicated members, The Spring Swap Meet In Monroe was Big success.

  I would like say a Special Thank you To: Rich Bright, Darla Hale & Chris Dulas, Rona Smith & Don Cuda
  Roxy & Leland Kelly, Jerry Fox, Jason, FlagMan and all the other Volunteers' for all your hard work in
organizing & working at the 2007 Spring Swap Meet. This is what it is all about, Working together as a Team, Brotherhood & Sisterhood.

     Fighting for our Motorcycle Riders Rights & Freedoms of the Road as one unit undivided named!
A.B.A.T.E.
A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments

Just Click on Any Picture Thumb Print to Enlarge

Yes I Know, if we are a Brotherhood & Sisterhood where do the Sisters fit in to the name Acronym!
Some say the Acronym! should stand for!

American Bikers Aimed Towards Education

Okay , That one sounds real good to & yes we are Trying to Educate Each other!
But there is a Problem with that Meaning to.

It tells the world we are an American Only, & Bikers Only Organization.
Aimed Towards Education about Motorcycle Riders Rights.

Personally over the years I have recruited in to ABATE of WA to many to list.
Non American & Non Bikers Just Business men & women that feel the need to help!

I have collected numerous $100.00 Dollar Support Checks & Cash From Non Bikers!
To Sponsor ABATE of WA Events & Functions!

"What If I had told them, We are an American Biker Only Organization!"

Do you think they would have Given me their Money for Support!

Why have the first part of the Name say A Brotherhood ?

The Brotherhood founded this Organization to Fight for our right's in a legal way!
This is why, I will always say I am A Member Of A.B.A.T.E. & We Are!

A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments

"Don't think, That I do not Appreciate my Sisters in ABATE of WA!"
I see them as an equal & as a Road partner by my side on the Hwy of life!

ABATE OF WA has several Chapters with Female Coordinators.
That do an outstanding Job for this Organization.

So if you prefer the softer sounding P.C. version of the ABATE Acronym!

 American Bikers Aimed Towards Education
 "It is your prerogative, to choose what you call it!"  

 Dragoni of ( BFB ) # 13759
  ABATE of Washington
  State West Side Deputy
 

 Posted  By Dragoni: 0315/2007
 

Okay Enough Political Stuff for now anyway!

Below you will find some High lights of the 2007 Swap Meet in Monroe, WA

"This one You got to look close at, as they say Check the Price!"
This was the view from my hotel room window.

Just Click on Any Picture Thumb Print to Enlarge

 
 
As you can see by the Pictures there was a good crowd at the 2007 Swap Meet
Over 2000 People Passed through the gate!

     
Lots of Different Types of Vendors selling there Stuff!

"Do you think, this guy could use a new Table!"
 

Thanks For Your Support Of ABATE of WA
 

Brothers Helping Brothers

I had the Honor of being a sponsor for the AMIGOS M.C.
 Downed Riders Benefit at the Royal Bear In Algona, WA
 on March 11, 2007
For:

 Amigo Conrad <<>> & Amigo Steve
                              

 This was a good feeling helping out 2 of our own. The turn out for event was very good.
My good friend, Craig Arrowood of Arrowood Productions handled the Entertainment!

Two Bands Donated there Time for this Benefit.

 
Bad Habit <<>> and Snootch

Thanks for your support!

 
Wild Bill, of Renton ABATE was the MC & Auctioneer for the event.

( BFB ) Promoted & Supported this Event with there Own Comic!

Kid Leather  www.TheKidLeather.com

Kid Leather, Trying to put a Smile on a Bikers face!

I would like Thank all My (BFB) Sponsors for there Support of this event!

Especially Kevin at Royal Bear Pub in Algona, WA.  He is also the Drummer for Snootch.
Also thanks to Finishing Touch Furniture Buckley, WA , &  Line -X Bed Liners Buckley, WA
 Kerby's Lounge in Sumner, WA and The Carbonado Saloon in Carbonado, WA

This is what it is all about for me, Brothers & Sisters helping each other in there time of need.

"Remember It could be you someday, that needs that helping hand!"

The Benefit was well planned, all together with Auctions & Raffles we raised $1,700.00
to help Amigo Conrad & Amigo Steve. That's not to bad for a 4 hour event!

Together we do make a difference!

"This is why, I will always be a part of the Brotherhood!"
 
 

  Dragoni of ( BFB ) # 13759
  ABATE of Washington
  State West Side Deputy
 
  Posted  By Dragoni: 0315/2007