THREE SANDS ABATE MARCH 2008 NEWSLETTER
THREE SANDS A.B.A.T.E NEWSLETTER
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WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THREESANDSABATEtions. With that said I can’t think of a better one
than that of our own service personnel or disabled
veterans, that are not getting as much help from
our government as needed, but would like to do
from a grass roots level. Because of our size of
chapter and logistics that we have should pick one
and do the best that we can. What do you think let
me know?
We are working on new web site that will
be easy for all to access.
www.threesandsabate.com<http://www.threesandsabate.com> it is in the
starter stage mode working on getting better software.
Also believe that we still need to become
501(3)(c) compliant on taxes we a have good
start will take some work from several people to
complete. And I want to thank all the officers past
and present for their tireless effort and work and
dedication to this organization.
Charles Criner
President
Hello, Three Sands ABATE as the new
president I have been asked what I think our
chapter goals should be I would like to share with
my thoughts. I believe that we need more member
involvement in this organization. First we need to
put together a membership drive. There are 93,000
registered motorcycles in Oklahoma. ABATE has
only 600 members that is 0.65% of registered
motorcycles owners and members that are fighting
for all of our riding rights. I think if we all work at
recruiting new members it will help get us a larger
voice in what happens at legislative branch. Second
would like more members to attend some monthly
meetings and I know that everyone has time constraints
as well as other organizational activities but
input is important e-mail or phone communication
works also when questions come up.
Also would like to see this chapter set a
goal on what we do to help charities or organiza
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and possible jail-time) for people causing accidents
while using cell phones. We also discussed the Red
Light Bill and the Right to Repair Bill which would
insure that manufacturers would make available
the information and tools needed to work on our
own vehicles. Later in the morning, we presented
awards to Senators Bass, Barrington, and Ballenger
as well as Representatives Sullivan, Wesselhoft and
McNeil for all the help with sponsoring Bills. All in
all the breakfast was a success. It could have been
better attended, so if you can make it next time,
it is well worth the effort. It is a great time and
an excellent opportunity to meet new Brothers.
Speaking of meeting new Brothers, come out and
join us for the Red Cross Poker Run March 15th
and we will be holding our Annual Hospice Poker
Run on April 5th. See you then. Keep the shiny
side up.
Garry 2R Canaday
Three Sands Road Captain
Greetings Brothers and Sisters of Three Sands,
I hope that everyone has been holding up well
against this Oklahoma weather. If your anything like
me cabin fever is starting to set in. Just remember
to take a little extra time to check over your scoot
before taking off. And you know that there will be
plenty of sand on the road just for added excitement,
so please take a little extra care out there.
I want to thank all of the Three Sands folks for
showing up to defend all of our biker freedoms. I
am very proud to be a part of one of the most
active ABATE Chapters in the state. I think we had
more folks there than any other chapter, well done
Three Sands! Blake DeWeese, Craig Robertson,
Paul Wyckoff, Charles and Elly Criner, Brook Bullock,
Dawn Canaday and Myself had a wonderful
time rubbing elbows with Lt. Governor Jari Askins
and visiting with Rep. Ken Luttrell. Sen. David Meyers
even took us into the Senate Lounge for a little
chat and photos. We talked about the Montgomery-
Smith Bill-that would provide penalties (fines
captains corner
Charles Criner, President brought the
meeting to order with ___ members present.
David Buntt, Chaplain gave the invocation and
asked that Russell Holmes (in St. Francis Hospital in
Wichita ) and Nathaniel Delaney (Strength is better
but still incredibly weak) be kept in everyone’s
prayers.
Guests for the evening were: Craig Robertson,
Darrell Johns, Ron Bates, Eric Harrison, and Mike
Daily. Welcome to all!
Minutes of the December meeting were read
and passed. Recia Buntt , gave the treasurer’s report
and was passed as read.
State Report: Bills for the upcoming year are Jeff
Smith Bill(Cell Phones usage while driving) , Right
to Repair , Title 47 , and Unresponsive Red.
Old Business: Chapter By-Laws were handed out
for everyone to look over and will be voted on at
the February meeting.
New Business: Paper Folding machine?
Gina will be our merchandiser: Patches , tshirts?
We need 5 or 6 items that can be given
away at the booth to attract membership: Ink
pens , koozies , bandanas , etc. At the February
meeting , Gina can have a cost quote/proposal on
items and a budget.
Saturday there will be a meeting at 7p.m. at Two
Cat’s Bar in Billings for the Three Sands Rolling
Thunder Trip in May. New members/1st time folks
get a free 50/50 ticket. Motion1st , Brook Bullock
and 2nd Paul Wyckoff. Garry read all of the predetermined
dates for Runs and Meetings for 2008.
Please gather door prizes for the Hospice Run and
Party. A Motion was made by Garry Canaday and
2nd by Elly Criner to donate $500 to CMA’s Run
to the Sun. The Hospice Run will be held on April
5th. Motion David Buntt , 2nd Garry Canaday to
accept this date. November 8th is the Veteran’s
Day Parade in Ponca City , Biking for Bob , and
the Cowley County Toy Run that will end at Tom’s
Place.
State Party Update: Set for October 3-5th.
Camp McFadden has said NO to the 2008 party.
Ideas: Stillwater Expo Center ; Everything can fit
under the roof. Charles and Garry will look into
it. Rob Zuck says they were great to work with.
Christmas Party: December 20th at the Billings
Community Center .
Newsletter: Who’s going to take over? Emily or
Brook? How are we going to pay for it? Advertising
(yes). Distribution: Both e-mail and postal.
Add a how do you want your newsletter Checkbox
on the membership form.
With no further business at hand , meeting was
adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dawn Canaday
Three Sands Regular Meeting
January 30, 2008
2008 Events
March 29 2008
Three Sands Chapter ride to Waynoka,OK for
NW69 poker run time to be set
April 5 2008
Hospice poker run (benefit for Hospice)
May 16-18 2008 set up booth at Mayfit Rally
Pawhuska,OK
June 23-28
Sparks America Run set up abate booth
September 20-21 2008
set up booth at Osage Biker Days Pawhuska,OK
November 1 2008
Three Sands Chapter poker run
November 8 2008
Veteran’s day Parade/Toy run to Cowley county/Biking
for Bob
November 29 2008
Toy Run Salvation Army Ponca City,Ok
December 27 2008
Chapter Christmas Party Billings,OK
2008 Three Sands Officer’s
President:
Charles Criner 580-363-0321
Chas_elly@sbcglobal.netVice President:
Brook Bullock 405-740-7075
bbullock@mid-del.k12.ok.usSecretary:
Dawn Canaday 580-725-3227
dcanaday@ditchwitch.comTreasurer:
Recia Buntt 580-382-1634
Blonde472@yahoo.comChaplain:
David Buntt 580-382-1265
Blonde472@yahoo.comJerry Johnson 580-765-5939
Sgt. @ Arms:
Red Baldwin 580-628-3168
bjoebaldwin@cableone.netRona Stephens 580-761-3453
Rona813@aol.comRoad Cpt:
Garry Canaday 580-725-3227
Garry2rcanaday@yahoo.comCharles Foster 580-362-4188
Cdf21402@sbcglobal.netPublic Relations:
Jim Gentry 580-761-6954
service@bulldogbedlinersandsandcoatings.comState Rep:
Charles Criner 580-363-0321
Chas_elly@sbcglobal.netAlter. Reps: Michael Laughlin 580-749-4951
Jerry Johnson 580-765-5939
Expired Members
Randy and Teresa Meadows, Larry Steele, Nick
Elwood, Randy Falser, William Flegler, James Hensley,
Vickie Nix, Baron Owens, William Tull, Keith Calicchio,
Robert Huff, Justin Mays, Nelson Carter, Donald
and Joan Hall, Wayne May, Jay Snell, Jeremy and
Phylisha Kimbrel, Chris and Misty Atkinson, Laura
Blair, Donald Brown, Jeff Carter, Michael and Sheaila
Dilbeck, Ronny Golay, James (Huggie) Hughes, John
James, Chris LaBlue, Robert Lewella, Clark and Rita
Osborn, Glen and Aletha Peterson, Ray Settlemire,
Thomas Smith, Torie Stoltenberg, Fred Stout, Stan
and Lori Swain
Penewal forms have been sent.
Memberships Expiring March 31st
Curtis and Debbie Johnstone, Darrell and Carol
Meadows, and Ross Wofford.
Membership forms will be sent out shortly for the
expired members....
Memberships Expiring April 30th
Joe(Red) Baldwin, Russell and Sally Buxton, Garry
and Dawn Canaday, Charles and Elly Criner,
Charles and Debbie Foster, Jim Gentry, Jason Howard,
Jerry Johnson, Richard and Loretta Kimbrel,
Terry Kimbrel, Clint Kirchenbauer, Roy Lopeman, P.J.
Mays, Jim and Sharon Moreau, Carol Murphy, Jerry
Robinson, Steve Struble, Gordon Thompson, and
Paul Wyckoff.
Renwal forms are being sent.
If you have a change of address, phone
#, e-mail, etc. please e-mail Dawn
Canaday @ garry2rcanaday@yahoo.
com Also, please let Emily, emlily_is@
yahoo.com know if you want an electronic
copy of the monthly newsletter
or mailed to you.
January Membership
Meeting
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