ABATE Election Ballots will be arriving in the mail soon. Please take the time to vote.

Ballots must be returned by 7:30 PM Thursday, November 20, 2014
 
You have three options to submit your ballot:
 
1. Bring the ballot with you to the November General Membership meeting on November 20, 2014 @ 7pm. Meeting held at the Sea Galley restaurant in the “Section 13” room, Anchorage, AK.

2. Mail your ballot to PO Box 92213, Anchorage, AK 99509. Ballot must be received by November 20, 2014. Mail will be picked up at noon on the day of meeting and delivered to the meeting.

3. Drop off your ballot at Alaska Leather before the meeting. Ballots will be picked up at noon day of meeting and delivered to the meeting.
 
Please do not copy your ballot. Duplicates will not be counted. If someone you know did not get a ballot in the mail they must call or see the membership coordinator with their correct address to receive their ballot. (Bobbe Reilly 569-1843)
 
Instructions for mail-in or drop off ballots:
 
After filling out your ballot place it in the return address envelope. Insure that your name and membership number is printed on the return envelope. You will need to have your ballot inside the return envelope whether you mail it in, drop it of at Alaska Leather, or bring it to the meeting to drop it in the ballot box.
 
The ballot will be removed and placed in the ballot box after your name has been verified as a current member of ABATE of Alaska which qualifies you as a casting vote.
 
Please note meeting place and time for elections:
General Membership Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2014

7:00PM
Sea Galley Restaurant, Section 13 Room
 
BALLOT BOX WILL CLOSE AT 7:30 PM NOVEMBER 20, 2014
 
The Warren Garrison Award:
 
Warren Garrison was an outstanding member of ABATE. Though he did not hold an office or board position he was always here with his insight, knowledge and helping hands. Upon his death in 1993 ABATE decided to honor him by creating an award in his name. This is ABATE’s highest award and is given to the person or persons that the membership feels has exemplified and promoted ABATE and it’s volunteer mission to the highest standards for the passed year. This award is open to anyone that is a current member of ABATE 

ABATE Election Ballots will be arriving in the mail soon. Please take the time to vote.

Ballots must be returned by 7:30 PM Thursday, November 20, 2014
 
You have three options to submit your ballot:
 
1. Bring the ballot with you to the November General Membership meeting on November 20, 2014 @ 7pm. Meeting held at the Sea Galley restaurant in the “Section 13” room, Anchorage, AK.

2. Mail your ballot to PO Box 92213, Anchorage, AK 99509. Ballot must be received by November 20, 2014. Mail will be picked up at noon on the day of meeting and delivered to the meeting.

3. Drop off your ballot at Alaska Leather before the meeting. Ballots will be picked up at noon day of meeting and delivered to the meeting.
 
Please do not copy your ballot. Duplicates will not be counted. If someone you know did not get a ballot in the mail they must call or see the membership coordinator with their correct address to receive their ballot. (Bobbe Reilly 569-1843)
 
Instructions for mail-in or drop off ballots:
 
After filling out your ballot place it in the return address envelope. Insure that your name and membership number is printed on the return envelope. You will need to have your ballot inside the return envelope whether you mail it in, drop it of at Alaska Leather, or bring it to the meeting to drop it in the ballot box.
 
The ballot will be removed and placed in the ballot box after your name has been verified as a current member of ABATE of Alaska which qualifies you as a casting vote.
 
Please note meeting place and time for elections:
General Membership Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2014

7:00PM
Sea Galley Restaurant, Section 13 Room
 
BALLOT BOX WILL CLOSE AT 7:30 PM NOVEMBER 20, 2014
 
The Warren Garrison Award:
 
Warren Garrison was an outstanding member of ABATE. Though he did not hold an office or board position he was always here with his insight, knowledge and helping hands. Upon his death in 1993 ABATE decided to honor him by creating an award in his name. This is ABATE’s highest award and is given to the person or persons that the membership feels has exemplified and promoted ABATE and it’s volunteer mission to the highest standards for the passed year. This award is open to anyone that is a current member of ABATE 

Annual Nomination of Officers and Board Members

Remember it is time for the membership to get their nominations in for November's election of ABATE Officers and Board Member's for the 2015 terms.

You should have received a nomination form in the last newsletter sent to you.

Nominations close Oct. 16th at the General Membership Meeting

Voice Nominations will be taken at the meeting too.

7 PM @ the Sea Galley

Nominations may be brought to the meeting, dropped off at Alaska Leather, or mailed to:

ABATE
PO Box 92213
Anchorage, AK 99509

If you did not get your newsletter and nomination form, use the list of officers and board to the left and nominate a person or yourself for any of the positions.

All officers and board members positions are up for election

See you at the meeting  

Be On The Look Out!
 

Yes, it's that silly season again. It's election time.

No, No, we're not talking about the coming political elections for Govt. Offices.

We're talking about the election of ABATE Officers and Board Members.

Be On the look out for the next edition of the ABATE Newsletter coming to a mailbox near you. Inside the newsletter will be the Nomination Forms for our upcoming elections.

Think about who's name you would like to see on the ballot in November for the Officers and Board of ABATE. Write that persons name in for a position you think they would do a good job for ABATE and the membership. Remember you can also put your name in for a slot or two or three……if you wish to serve

Drop your Nomination forms off at Alaska Leather or bring it to the General Membership Meetings.

 

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19th (That is tomorrow)

Get your butts out of your couch or chair, and get it on your Bike and get to the polls.

Many GIs gave their life so you can exercise your right to

VOTE!

DO NOT LET THEM DOWN!

The polls open at 7:00am and are open until 8:00pm.

There is no excuse for you not to get this done.

3rd Annual COC Poker Run
 

Ladies And Gentlemen: 

This coming Saturday is the 3rd annual COC poker run. 

i know there hasnt been a lot of information on this and it is last minute but it has been on the calendar all year and here is the details as best as i know them. 

1. Meet at Carrs on Huffman at 12:00.
2. Kick stands up at 12:30 
3. Not sure of the poker stops but we are going towards Soldotna 
4. End destination is the the Decanter Inn 
5. As of last night there is still rooms available. 
6. Poker run is $30.00 for the first hand which includes your meal ticket at the Decanter
7. Each additional hand is 5.00 dollars each

i look forward to seeing everyone there and if it is anything like it has been in the past this is a run you really dont want to miss. The COC has done great job. Oh and remember this is not a mass mailer so spread the word to your organizations and beyond. 

 

—

Thank You
David Ellis
Account Manager
Air Liquide America LP
david.ellis@airliquide.com
ph: (907)-529-8789 fx: (907)-561-8364

 

From the MRF
 

FOX NEWS –  U.S. safety regulators are investigating two reports of fires

in Can-Am Spyder three-wheeled motorcycles.



The probe covers about 52,000 motorcycles from the 2008 through 2014 model

years.



The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents

posted Friday that the fires appear to be unrelated to three recalls of

the motorcycles. One Spyder was destroyed last month in a fire while being

used by the Morgantown, West Virginia, Police Department. Another burned

in the Mojave Desert region of California.



The safety agency says it will look into what caused the fires.

Investigations can lead to recalls.



The motorcycles are made by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. of

Canada. Messages were left seeking comment from the company.



The Morgantown police, in a July 23 complaint to NHTSA, said an officer

was riding the Spyder on a city street and felt heat rising from beneath

the motorcycle. The officer saw flames coming from the engine and moved it

to the side of the road. "Within seconds the vehicle was fully engulfed

and flames caught a yard and two nearby trees on fire," the complaint

said.



The Fire Department and a city mechanic determined that the fuel system

was the source of the blaze, the complaint said.



No one was injured in either fire, but the police motorcycle was a total

loss.



The three recalls happened in 2012 and 2013, and all involved the risk of

fires. Last year, the company recalled about 8,200 Spyders because brake

fluid leaks could cause fires. In 2012 it recalled about 34,000 because

fuel vapors could leak due to an ill-fitting gas cap. It also recalled

9,600 because fuel vapors could exit a vent hose in the engine

compartment.





Jeff Hennie

Vice President Government Relations and Public Affairs

Motorcycle Riders Foundation

Offic-202 546 0983

Cell-202-725-5471

1325 G street NW

Suite 500

Washington, DC 20005

www.mrf.org

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

ABATES biggest Run of the Year 

Our 30th Year

Don't be a GRINCH

Come and join Santa as an ELF

We will meet at the Alaska Vets Clubhouse 7500 E 4th Ave.

9:00 AM Kick Stands up @ 10:00 AM

We will Return to the Clubhouse around 3:00PM for a BBQ

(If you haven't had one of "Faces" burgers, you are cheating on your mouth)

General Membership Meeting Thursday, July 17th  @ The Sea Galley 7pm We'll tell you where we're at. You tell us what you think.