The Freedoms you surrender today, are the freedoms that your grandchildren will never know existed!

Randy Kibler …  Region Zero  Director  330.428.2083

For those that partake in some of the St. Patrick day events and debauchery, I hope you made it back and without legal troubles or hospital bills. We have plenty of time for those later. Maybe the time for that would be our "Summer of Bummer Party" June 8th. Ask around. We highly recommend it or you can be L7 because it's sure to be a blast.
We also recommend coming to a meeting. Not just for the information, but so we can see your faces and have a little fellowship. It's not so much the motorcycles, legislation, education or the ride, but the fellowship amongst us.
The regular riding season is getting really close and with that, Bike Blessings will be popping up. Some of these Blessings will be of long standing while others may be fresh to the scene. Either way, if that is something you do or would like to, keep your eyes peeled and spread the word.
Speaking of Fellowship, Word and Blessings I'll close with a quote from the movie The Siege of Firebase Gloria.
"A little religious communication might not be a bad idea at this stage of the game. Now myself, I don't take any chances, I talk to Mohammed, Buddha, Mr. Jesus H. Christ Himself and any other religious honchos I can come up with."
Take care all!!

 

Keith Roller … Deputy Director

Preparations for the "Summer of Bummer" party are well underway. The meat has been ordered. Mary Kay gets credit for confirming 2 bands. One will play in the afternoon, and a second in the evening. I have not yet heard if Fast Freddie is available to MC. I want to remind everyone on the committee that we will be talking to Chet at Yellow Dog as part of the officers' meeting Tuesday 4/9 @ 5 PM. Please make an effort to attend.

 

Lion Man …       Legislative Director     330.718.3066

Well as I write this, I am getting ready to head up to the Cleveland Clinic, to hopefully get out of this sling/harness thing my shoulder has been wrapped up in for the past 6 weeks.  So, let’s hope when you come to our meeting on April 13th, at the Thirsty Frog, you will see me without a sling on.

And you do want to come to the meeting.  You will want to hear how your ABATE of Ohio Inc organization has accomplished something that we have been trying to do for over 25 years.  You will also find out what you need to do to help increase your chances of living longer to enjoy our lifestyle even more.  You will find out what else your ABATE of Ohio Inc. organization is doing for you.

And if that doesn’t interest you enough to attend, maybe you will want to find out what the federal and state governments are trying to do to you.  You will find out what is happening around the country in other states.  Find out what you need to know if you like to travel.

And speaking of state governments, we will have State Representative Nick Santucci in attendance to tell you what is happening in the state that will affect us all.

And, as if that isn’t enough, you will also be informed as to upcoming events that you may want to attend.  So come to the meeting, become informed, share some thoughts and ideas with fellow Freedom Fighters. And the Thirsty Frog has some good food and cold drinks.  You can’t go wrong with that.

Lion Man

 

TA Brown …       Road Captain   330.727.8286

Happy April fellow Abate brothers and sisters. So far, the month is truly living out the April showers bring May flowers saying. Hope everyone enjoys, or did enjoy, the rare once in our lifetime total eclipse display on the 8th and it will at least be dry and cloud free for the viewing.  Being northeast Ohio, I’m not holding my breath very hard…. maybe just cross my fingers.

Anyway, hope to see another good turnout at this month’s general membership meeting. Last month had a good showing. I may or may not be able to attend the April meeting as I have begun the Motorcycle Ohio instructor course. The class syllabus shows my weekends for the next 6 weeks are going to be spent learning how to conduct the state training course. Once that is finished, hopefully we can get some time to have some Region members and friends get together for a nice lunch/supper ride or just get out and enjoy the company of good friends and good riding. Until we meet again…

Ride safe, ride often. T A

 

Bertie Morrissey … Products        330.360.2216

She’ll be selling her wares at the meeting.

 

Donna Sam … Membership      330.540.6210

If you need help signing into the new ABATE state website, give me a call or text.  You’ll be able to pay your dues easily online, (but then you won’t need me anymore, boooo).  But… we all still need the personal touch and I’m glad to talk to you all anytime that I might be able to help.

Next Activities…

Sat… April 13, 1 pm       Membership Meeting  Thirsty Frog in Austintown

Sat… May 18, 1pm      Membership Meeting       CHC Restaurant  in North Jackson

Summer of Bummer is coming, be prepared    June 8      Yellow Dog

 

BIKER TO BIKER BUSINESS

Have a business?  Or a hobby/business?   Or a talent?    Let’s put it here.

 

D & N Quilt & Sew   330.540.6210

We make patches, and we quilt. T shirt quilts too.

 

Full Potential Tutor Services      330.651.7944 … call or text

Dana Kibler       Teacher/Professional Tutor

 

The Financial Concept Group  

       www.thefinancialconceptgroup.com

Jeff Cook    Helping you take control of your life.     www.jeffcook.juiceplus.com

 

Gross Plumbing in Ravenna      216.214.4377…

AJ Gross and Denise Rich- Gross       Owner and Lifetime member of ABATE

Sewer & Drain Cleaning, High pressure water jetting, T.V. Sewer inspection