ABATE of Florida, Inc.

Will it survive?

Only if informed members force it...

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Since my resignation, I have received several emails asking questions. I have delayed releasing any information for several reasons, partly to allow the hype to calm down so that reality can kick back in, and to allow time to heal in several aspects of the situation and events of my eleven months as Legislative Director.

I believe it is time to answer some of the those questions so that ABATE members know what has happened and understand what the future may hold.

While there is "supposed" to be significant change in leadership on July 1st, 2010 - this will not happen unless the membership makes the choice to press this change. Over the next few months, decisions will have to be made about the future direction of the organization.

Much information has been suppressed over the past year, and I've discovered that this is, and has been, the "norm" for the corporation for some time. Ever wonder why people disappear and never heard from again...? Everyone wonders, but the questions are not asked, the answers are not given, and threats are made to suppress.

I'll try to answer the questions asked, and I can assure you that all information I provide is factual and truthful. Most information can be solidly backed up with emails and text messages that I have saved over this period.

I have absolutely no axe to grind with ABATE as an organization. I have absolutely no regrets with my past relationship and wish it was not necessary to end and I believe this is true of others past.

ABATE has a lot to offer to the motorcycling community with the right attitude in place. I sincerely hope that ABATE will survive the needed changes and that significant growth will occur. At this time, there is a great divide developing among motorcyclist, and I believe that the failure of ABATE to reorganize will effect its future.

Most outsiders, already know there are problems. It seems the only ones in the dark are the members...

The information below are my opinions backed up with fact as needed.



Questions and Answers...

Why did you resign? Why Resign
What did your intent letter say?
It caused the VP and Pres to resign as well.
Resignation Letters
Was there an actual report given to the Board? Report
Was there an "official" emergency meeting on April 1st? Emergency Meetings
Why do board members (and members) simply leave and no longer participate in the organization? Sick and Tired
What really happened to the Stiffer Penalties Bill? 968 Shutdown
How much does Tallahassee know? Replacement Yet
Incident Report and Request for President to Resign
filed by Gulf Coast Chapter March 9th, 2010
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