CARROLL, STARK and TUSCARAWAS COUNTIES
Region Director
Mike Poole
330-280-3932
abateregion8@gmail.com
Deputy Director
Kelly Oyer
Government Relations
Destry Nesbitt
Security
Dave Barnes
Secretary
Matt Michael
Safety & Education
Sherry Hill
Treasurer
Diane Nesbitt
Events
B.J. Antonelli
Products
Mike Korns
Newsletter
Ruthy Michael
Technology
Larry Vogt
Road Captain
Tony Korns
Membership
Georgie Korns
Carrol County Coordinator
"Butch" Rich Bodo
Stark County Coordinator
"Hillbilly" Jim Pressacco
Tuscawaras County Coordinator
Terry Correll
2025 MEETINGS
NOVEMBER 2, @ 1:00 PM/ STONECREEK BAR & GRILLE 203 MERIETTA ST. SW STONECREEK, OHIO 43840 *OFFICER NOMINATIONS
DECEMBER 7, @ 1:00 PM/ CARROLL COUNTY VETS CLUB 2038 BRENNER RD. CARROLLTON, OHIO 44615 *OFFICER ELECTION
2025 EVENTS
DECEMBER 7, R8 CHRISTMAS POT LUCK DINNER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OUR MEMBERSHIP MEETING @ THE VET'S CLUB
Abate of Ohio, Inc./ Region 8 has a long standing tradition of hosting the Freedom Rally from its start 29 years ago at the Toronto Band Camp, sadly it was not hosted for 7 years. Begining in 2015 Region 8 with great success & effort has brought this tradition back. Each year we have made this a bigger and better rally, and look forward to many years to come.
The funds to put on this event are gained from sponsors and gate entry fees to the rally. After expenses the monies are donated to one veteran's charity in each of the Regions counties (Stark, Tuscarawas and Carroll). The rally is always held on the 4th of July weekend, beginning on Friday at noon thru Sunday at noon. Great bands, great food, and most of all just the enjoyment of being with your fellow brothers and sisters.