Ohio has lost one of our great Freedom Fighters Cindy Balach September 5, 1959 - September 11, 2018 Such a great person!! All our prayers go out to Bill and Family!!!!

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Click for printable flier. ABATE of Ohio, Inc. State Seminar February 1-2, 2019 Embassy Suites / Dublin 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, Ohio, 43017     Map SMRO Members $30.00   Non-SMRO $35.00 (Lunch and Banquet Dinner included) Contact Embassy Suites for Room Reservations - 614 790-9000 (Ask for speical ABATE of Ohio, Inc. Seminar Room Rates) Room Rates includes Breakfast & Afternoon Happy Hour     Friday: 5-7pm Meet & Greet, Free Happy Hour, PAC Fund Fundraiser.     Saturday: Free Breakfast/Omelet Bar (with Room Reservation), Registration open at 8:30am, Main event starts at 9:00am, Free Lunch, 5-7pm Free Happy Hour, Awards Banquet Dinner, Silent and Live Autions.     Sunday: Free Breakfast/Omelet Bar (with Room Reservation)

From the Chairman of the Board page Mike Stock  (1-6-19)     Since this is the first of the year, we will be starting a new year long Membership program. Last year we had a special membership price to celebrate 40 years of ABATE of Ohio, Inc. This year we will be offering $20.00 Membership that includes a FREE 2019 raffle bike ticket. The saying goes that it only takes one ticket to win the bike and this could be your chance. The Outspokin Magazine can be read online at ABATE.com or you can subscribe to get it in the mail for $10.00 a year. .........................( Read more....)

From the Exective Director Page Ed Shetter  ' (1-6-19)     With the seating of the 133rd general assembly here in the great State of Ohio comes a new set of challenges. Maintaining the relationships we have developed in the past, strengthening our position with those who have stood with us in the past. Developing new relationships with those who will stand with us in the future, these are necessary to increase our numbers and add them to our allies that have moved on or are no longer in the legislature by their choice or by the choice of others. These relationships are the key to putting together a grass roots movement, and that is what we are so good at.....................( Read more....)

From the Legislative Page Kolman Fuzy   (1-6-19)     As you all know (or should know), we are getting a new governor in 2019. We do not know what kind of budget Mr. Dewine will be proposing, but new vigilance must now be in place to make sure our training funds are left intact, and no attempt to raid them or fold them into the General Fund occurs....................... ( Read more )

From the Safety & Ed Page Mike Stock   (1-6-19)     Distracted driving continues to be something we need to focus on. We need to keep putting out the word that distracted driving is killing us. Everyone needs to stop using cell phones and electronic devices while driving. Other driving habits also need to be corrected. Tailgating and just being in a hurry keeps adding to crashes. As bikers we need to talk to all drivers and riders to be responsible behind the wheel and behind the handlebars........................ ( Read more )

Tired of sitting on your bike at Red Lights that won't turn GREEN ????     To enlist the help of Ohio’s motorcyclists, ODOT set up a special phone number & E-mail for motorcyclists for reporting problem intersections.     When reports come in, ODOT will notifiy signal owners ( often a city or county ) about the situation and offer recommendations for improvement.   Red Light Hotline 614-387-0722 Red Light E-mail bike.report@dot.state.oh.us

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