DAVE WILDEN~COORDINATOR
JOSH RODRIGUES~ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
MARGARET VAN STEAN~SECRETARY
MIKE MARSHALL~TREASURER
KEVIN FONTENOT~MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
KAREN FONTENOT- PRODUCTS OFFICER
MIKE ELLIS~STATE REPRESENTATIVE & LEGISLATIVE OFFICER
JEANIE MCGILL~EVENTS COORDINATOR
LISA BALSANO~WEBMASTER
ROSS BLACKETTER~SARGENT OF ARMS
OUR HEROES ARE THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE EVERYDAY LIFE COPING WITH ILLNESSES AND LIVING FOR A BETTER FUTURE FOR WHAT WE ALL TAKE FOR GRANTED...OUR HEALTH...WE HELP SUPPORT THESE FAMILIES; THROUGH OUR ORGANIZATION...TOYS, CLOTHES, FOOD, MEDICATION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH...PRAYING ONE DAY FOR A CURE.
OUR AMERICAN HEROES...ARE STRAIGHT UP THE RED, WHITE, & BLUE BLOOD THAT AMERICANS ARE SPILLING EVERYDAY FOR OUR FREEDOM...
OUR SPECIAL HEROES...
THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS THAT NO LONGER RIDE WITH US...
FLY ON...
About me: WHAT IS A.B.A.T.E OF Golden Triangle Chapter? (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to “… preserving the rights, improving the image, and promoting the safe operating practices of Texas Motorcyclists.”
We open our doors and extend a hand of friendship to anyone who is concerned with motorcycle and personal rights. We welcome riders and regardless of the manufacture you chose. Membership is open to everyone 18 and older. Ownership of a motorcycle is not required.
ABATE STATEMENT OF POSITION AND ACTIVITY TO PROMOTE THAT POSITION ABATE is a freedom of choice organization, dedicated to the premise that the individual is best suited to decide the type of motorcycle to ride, the type of safety gear to wear, and their own personal life-style.
The primary objective of ABATE is to monitor legislative activity in regard to laws affecting motorcyclists, especially those designed to restrict our freedom of choice, and to encourage all members to become politically involved in order to effect positive legislation and deter that of a negative nature.
Through public forums, writing letters and meeting elected representatives, ABATE members have the opportunity to present their side of the issues and educate governmental leaders about the needs of Texas motorcyclists.
Legislative directors on state and regional levels help to coordinate these efforts; and, when necessary, provide a communication link between the organization and elected officials.
Other goals include:
· Mounting vigorous campaigns for motorcycle rider education and related safety programs.
· Raising political awareness and encouraging members to register and vote.
· Supporting the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA),
The Motorcyclist Riders Foundation (MRF),
as well as other motorcyclist rights organizations around the nation.
· Dissemination of motorcycling related information, staging events for members, raising funds for charitable causes and general promotion of motorcycling!
ACCOMPLISHMENTS ABATE of Golden Triangle, has been instrumental in promoting the interest of Texas motorcyclist in many areas.
ABATE worked to get legislation passed to create the Texas Motorcyclist Enrichment Program. The Enrichment Program continues to train thousands of new motorcyclist each year and offers a course for the experienced rider.
ABATE, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Public Safety, co-sponsor the Motorcyclist Awareness Rally in our state capital to raise public awareness of the fact that, with the coming of Spring, motorcycles are back on the road. Through regional programs, ABATE members have staged and participated in events that have raised tens of thousands of dollars, or collected much needed items such as clothing, toys, etc., for charitable causes.
Perhaps out greatest achievement is the creation of an organization that enables your to become educated, both politically and in safe riding practices; an organization that offers you activities and brotherhood with fellow motorcyclists; an organization that will stand up and fight for all motorcyclists; and, works to ensure that we and our children will be able to enjoy the freedoms that we hold so dear.
MEMBERSHIP ABATE of Golden Triangle Chapter, is open to all persons 18 years or older having an interest in preserving personal freedoms and sharing our goals. Owning a motorcycle is not necessary.
Dues assessed yearly: Single - $15.00; Couple - $25.00 Lifetime - $150
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ABATE of Golden Triangle Chapter, members receive a monthly newsletter covering important issues and events at local, regional, national, and international levels.
ABATE began in the early 1970's when a mandatory helmet law was first introduced in the state of California. Easyrider Magazine and a few supportive groups formed an organization which they called ABATE to fight that law. Since that time, ABATE groups have organized in over 36 states.
ABATE also began in Texas in the 1970's and has reorganized three times since then, the latest reorganization coming in 1990.
(The) Texas ABATE Confederation is organized and operated exclusively for education and charitable purposes under section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and in the State of Texas as a nonprofit corporation." (Texas ABATE Confederation Guidebook, Fourth edition, July 2003, p1.)
CONTACT INFORMATION ABATE of GOLDEN TRIANGLE CHAPTER:
MEETS THE 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7PM AT THE VFW POST ON MAIN STREET IN PORT ARTHUR
BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEB SITE: http://www.abateofgoldentriangle.org/
Mike Ellis is seriously injured with a broken leg, in hospital and having surgeries due to an accident with a car earlier this week. Is GTABATE planning a benefit for him? We would like to help out any way we can. --Lorenzo
While we are being Safe & Enjoying OUR 4th of JULY REMEMBER OUR MILITARY THAT IS STANDING UP SO WE CAN HAVE THE INDEPENDANCE THAT WE SO ENJOY & TAKE FOR GRANTED...
Just wanted to let everyone know about the 1st annual Summer Party and Swap meet to be held at THE PLACE in Port Arthur on West Port Arthur Road. It is being held on Sat. June 28, 2008 with live music, cold drinks and food will be available, a Bike show and Vendors set up. Every one is welcome and so come have fun with us. Party starts a 9 AM. Any questions or vendors wanting to set up, please call 409-363-4756. Thanks, Debbie
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